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I am drawn by the juxtaposition of precise geometric forms with natural, organic ones. When I look at the Golden Gate Bridge I see the triangles, rectangles and parabolas that create its strength, resilience, and stability. Simultaneously, I see the sparkle, reflections, shadows, and movement of the environs that no human designed yet are intrinsic to its beauty and to my aesthetic experience. I am guided by the same principles in creating fused glass.
I am particularly fascinated by the transformation of precise geometric arrangements into intricate organic patterns. I start by creating geometric patterns with pattern bars, edge construction or other related techniques. These become the components that transform organically in subsequent assemblies and fusing steps. The approach demands exactitude in the assembly and coldwork, yet the final result depends equally on the serendipity that can only happen unseen in the red glow of the kiln.