(A Very Cold Start to) 2018

My residency experience in Minneapolis, Minnesota exceeded my expectations! Although the weather was a drastic change for this Floridian, I embraced the opportunity to spend more time in the studio. During my time there, I conducted experiments using ceramic and plate glass, with the aim of encapsulation, fossilization, and preservation. This marked a significant departure from my prior work with epoxy resin in Asia, which was impossible to pursue in Minnesota’s cold winter.

I was fortunate to connect with local glass experts, including the wonderful people at Foci – Minnesota Center for Glass Arts , as I sought to produce successful pieces. The support and positivity I received from everyone at The Center were remarkable and contributed to an incredible experience.

Fossil No. 1, Ceramic and Glass, 20″d x 12″ w x 11″h

Fossil No. 2, Ceramic and Glass, 10″d x 7″ w x 6″h, 2017

Fossil No. 5, Ceramic and Glass, 20″d x 12″ w x 11″h

(Shown In-Progress) 2017

Fossil Nos. 6 and 7, Ceramic and Glass, 12″d x 23″ w x 22″h

(Shown In-Progress) 2017

Fossil Nos. 6 and 7, Ceramic and Glass, 12″d x 23″ w x 22″h (each)

(Shown In-Progress) 2017

Fossil Nos. 6 and 7, Ceramic and Glass, 12″d x 23″ w x 22″h (each)

(Shown In-Progress) 2017

Fossil No. 8, Ceramic and Glass, 14″h x 12″w x 6″d, 2017

Moth Fossils – No. 9, Ceramic and Glass, 8″h x 7″w x 5″d, 2017

Dog & Butterfly Fossil – No. 8

Ceramic & Glass, 8″h x 8″w x 5″d, 2017

Dragonflies – Fossil No. 9, Ceramic and Glass

14″h x 12″w x 6″d, 2017

Fossil No. 10, Ceramic and Glass, 7″h x 8″w x 5″d, 2017

Encapsulated Train – Fossil No. 11, Ceramic and Glass

14″h x 12″w x 6″d, 2017

2 Glass Dogs – Fossil No. 12, Ceramic and Glass

7″h x 16″w x 5″d, 2017

Encapsulated Rocking Horses – Fossil No. 13, Ceramic & Glass

14″h x 12″w x 5″d, 2017

Encapsulations, Ceramic and Glass, various sizes, 2017