Glass
for me has been an ongoing journey that began in the Mid 1970’s. Over
the years I have
worked to refine my craft and bring it to my personal perspective. On the way
I have worked
as a studio craftsman in San Francisco, and studied at the college of architectural
stained glass
in Wales, United Kingdom. I have attended Pilchuck Glass Art School and studied
under glass
artist Johaness Schreitcter from Germany and Master Glass Painter Albinus Elskus
from Lithuania.
My
current vantage point has a historical alignment. In Medieval Churches, Light
from the
sun passed though the windows depicting familiar stories of the Bible. Bathed
in this light the
people worshiping inside were intended to feel God's presence. I believe glass
craftsmen of the
time worked with a certain reverent passion for this light and the way it made
their message and
glasswork come alive.
Glass
itself is a seductive medium, rich with intense colors and visceral textures.
Making noteworthy
stained glass windows is striking a balance between these special qualities
inherent in the glass and
the light. It is also an important balance of quality design, fine glass, and
refined craftsmanship.
This is my goal with each piece I do.
