Cavanaugh, Ann
I first fell in love with glass in 1980, when I took a two-hour class on how to make a leaded glass picture frame. For the next twenty-four years, I expressed my love of color and light by making stained glass pieces of all sorts. As I look back over my work, I can see that I had a passion for nature and an appreciation of interesting textures. You could identify my work from the rocks, shells, and bits of pottery that I incorporated into them.
In 2004, I took my first fused glass class. From the first hour I knew I had found my medium. I was drawn to fused glass by the depth and complexity that were possible by building layer of glass into translucent images of amazing emotional power.
My work ranges from realistic snowy woods scenes to abstract pieces of urban energy. One of the most exciting aspects of my art is the collaborations I have. Working with artists in other medium such as metal, photography, and fabric allows me to explore and push the limits of my art.
Working with glass brings together science and discovery. Every piece created is exciting and represents new learning. Pushing the limits of this medium continues to challenge and interest me. When I open the kiln after a fuse the anticipation is like a young cchild’s eagerness at Christmas – the wonder of it all.
Artist Code: AC
