Monolith Sconces, Kilnformed glass; etched steel; LED lights, 2017
Gypsy Bowl, Kilnformed glass, 2021
Petrified, Kilnformed glass; custom steel stand, 2020
Peace Bowls, Kilnformed glass, 2021
Perplexed, Kilnformed glass; acrylic standoffs, 2020
Flock Together, Kilnformed glass; custom steel stand, 2021
Stillwater, Kilnformed recycled glass; sculpted, colored stone, 2015
Rainforest Platter, Kilnformed glass, 2016
Rays of Blue, Kilnformed glass; custom steel stand, 2017
Organic Channel Plate, Kilnformed glass, 2018
Background
A child of a ‘Coastie’ (US Coast Guard), Sandi has traveled the coasts of America. North Carolina to California, Alaska to Texas. Rich memories and unique environs influence her life and her art. Sandi graduated in 1980 from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in Visual Communications. She’s a self employed graphic artist / designer / photographer since 1990 and glass artist / instructor since 2008.
Sandi’s adventures in glass began with creating mosaics followed by fusing, casting, flameworking and glassblowing. She discovered glass an ideal medium to express and bring her creative background and ideas to life. Sandi creates functional, decorative and sculptural art in her Glasshouse Studio 712 at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia.
Sandi shares her passion by teaching a variety of workshops, camps and multiweek classes. She’s been selected into the Workhouse Directors Collection over multiple years and has exhibited in several Glass National annual juried exhibitions held at the Workhouse. In addition to her Workhouse studio, Sandi shares gallery space in Studio 25 at LibertyTown Arts Workshop in Fredericksburg, Virginia and in Fire On Studio 22 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Artist Philosophy
Creating with glass is an adventure. An evolution of design through exploration and experimentation. New discoveries produce original art. The intricacies of color, texture, depth and form make the journey rewarding. Merging metal, wood and other media elevate the challenge.
I create functional, decorative and sculptural art glass using a variety of glass along with repurposed steel, found objects or driftwood accents. Some works incorporate organic and metal inclusions or torch blown and flameworked components. Handbuilt bases and forms enhance the organic nature of my designs. Works include servingware, lighting, wall installations and accent tables.