A Source of Inspiration

When I was learning to blow glass in the beginning of my glass career I would always hear from my teachers about the Venetian Glass of Murano. Once I saw it for myself in person I realized what the admiration for Italian glass was all about for so many in the glass world. The style and feel is from another time. A time when I wasn’t alive and technology meant something different than it does today.

I draw inspiration from nature and the seasons and cycles of the moon telling me what time it is. I see rare Venetian glass and i’m always in awe because the glass artists designing that work really exemplify nature. It reminds me why I have a passion for glass art. Here is an Ercole Barovier vase from 1968 entitled, Diamantati - meaning many diamonds.

Ercole Barovier glass work from 1968 (Diamantati)

This is my recent source of inspiration for new pieces i’m working on.