two- and three-dimensional kiln-formed glass

kmw@weber.name
http://kmwglass.blog.com/

Artist Statement

I am an artist who embeds figurative and animistic imagery into kiln-formed glass. In my work, various vessel and visual forms serve as a metaphor for “body as soul or spirit holder” while the pieces' ice-like texture and fragility reflect the tenuous nature of our state of being. The intricate relationship between body and soul in the course of a human life is a driving force behind my choice of imagery, form and medium.

Education

Montana State University 1982
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts; Printmaking
additional studies in philosophy & biological sciences

University of Wisconsin , River Falls 1996-1997 additional studies in Fine Art
medium: hot glass
non-degree/special student status

Galleries

Es Posible Gallery; Scottsdale, AZ , 2003 – present 

Tamarack Gallery; Stillwater, MN and Naples, FL ,
2003 – 2006 

Awards and Exhibitions

August Afternoon -- 2006 Pilchuck on Display: An Exhibition of International Glass Art & Pilchuck Glass School 28th Auction (live auction) -- juried

Nine Winter Songs -- 2005 Pilchuck on Display: An Exhibition of International Glass Art & Pilchuck Glass School 27th Auction (silent auction) -- juried

Studio Award in Glass UWRF 1996

Related Experience

Working in stained, kiln-formed, and blown glass mediums since 1993
Human-computer interface specialist  1992-2002
Book design 1983-1993