Interested in Glass Artwork? 3 Incredible Artists You Need to Keep an Eye on

April 20, 2016

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As society continues to trend towards digital satisfaction through computers and smartphones, it can be difficult to find high-quality art made by real people. However, there are still hundreds of artists creating breathtaking glass artwork that can never be duplicated by technology.

There is no shortage of contemporary glass artwork to choose from, but it’s always best to start your collection with the most accomplished artists in the industry. Artists such as Mark Peiser, Ann Wolff, and Albert Paley are experienced veterans who have been sculpting unique glass artwork for decades. The distinct elements of their art are apparent in every piece they create, and your house guests will immediately question where you found their pieces.

If you’ve been interested in glass artwork but don’t know where to start, make sure you check out these three incredible artists online:

  • Mark Peiser
    The “studio glass movement” began in 1962 when Harvey Littleton and Dominick Labino held two workshops at the Toledo Museum of Art. During this time, they started experimenting with melting glass in a small furnace and creating blown glass art. Just five years after this movement was created, Mark Peiser became one of its most recognizable artists. Peiser’s continued infatuation with glass properties makes his glass artwork some of the most jaw-dropping in the industry.
  • Ann Wolff
    As one of the founders of the international Studio Glass Movement, Ann Wolff was already a widely acclaimed artist as early as the end of the 1960s. If you prefer to be inspired by your glass artwork, look no further than Ann Wolff. Her pieces often tell a story without words, typically featuring human characteristics such as expressionless faces.
  • Albert Paley
    Accomplishments are hard to come by in the glass artwork industry, and no one has been recognized more often than Albert Paley. An active artist for over 40 years at his studio in Rochester, NY, Paley is the first metal sculptor to receive the coveted Institute Honors awarded by the American Institute of Architects, the AIA’s highest award to a non-architect. Paley utilizes height and dimensions to set his art apart from the rest.

All of these renowned artists can be found on art gallery websites, and you can find hundreds of other accomplished artists on these sites as well as auction houses. Check out either of these two resources to view work from these artists and many more.