Lizbeth HarperFused Glass Artist, Sequim
"......opening the kiln after the glass has been fired reveals a treasure."
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Fused Glass Mask
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Fused Glass Mask
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Fused Glass Necklace
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Artist Statement
I am fascinated by the whole process of fusing glass. Opening the kiln after the glass has been fired reveals a treasure. The glass has transitioned from a sharp-edged, cold feeling piece to something soft, sensuous and vibrantly colored. I am always happily exploring the many possibilities fused glass offers. My years as a fused glass artist have been one of continual learning and fascination. I make glass display pieces, functional pieces and masks. Selected pieces are mounted on stainless steel and are meant to hang on the wall. My new pieces all have hand crafted stands, most that I have designed. My goal is that each glass piece makes a strong, artistic statement that is contemporary, harmonious and balanced. I find each piece is a new and stimulating adventure
Biography
My life involving the creation of fused glass pieces began eleven years ago. I was a member of the Blue Whole Gallery for several years and was involved in a glass guild with many other fused glass artists. My glass has been shown in galleries in La Conner, Port Townsend and Portland. I have taught several classes in beginning fused glass and have worked with beginning glass artists individually.
I am fascinated by the whole process of fusing glass. Opening the kiln after the glass has been fired reveals a treasure. The glass has transitioned from a sharp-edged, cold feeling piece to something soft, sensuous and vibrantly colored. I am always happily exploring the many possibilities fused glass offers. My years as a fused glass artist have been one of continual learning and fascination. I make glass display pieces, functional pieces and masks. Selected pieces are mounted on stainless steel and are meant to hang on the wall. My new pieces all have hand crafted stands, most that I have designed. My goal is that each glass piece makes a strong, artistic statement that is contemporary, harmonious and balanced. I find each piece is a new and stimulating adventure
Biography
My life involving the creation of fused glass pieces began eleven years ago. I was a member of the Blue Whole Gallery for several years and was involved in a glass guild with many other fused glass artists. My glass has been shown in galleries in La Conner, Port Townsend and Portland. I have taught several classes in beginning fused glass and have worked with beginning glass artists individually.