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Karen began blowing glass part time in 1980 for an art glass company. Simultaneously she studied architecture at Ohio State University. It was an exciting and stimulating time studying design, math and science by day and blowing glass at night and on weekends. By 1983, glass became her sole passion. The current glasswork is an investigation into the human form donning the swimming ensemble, as well as suit coats, sweaters, and dresses. These graceful, and sometimes humorous, figures are influenced by neoclassical, art deco, and art nouveau sculpture and her personal experiences of and within a community and society.
Education
2007
Pratt Fine Arts Center, Introduction to Comics Workshop with Randy Wood, Seattle, WA
1998-99
Flameworking with Janice Miltenberger and James Minson, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
1977-82
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Professional Experience
Karen has owned and operated a glassworking studio in Seattle, WA since 1998.
2007
Visiting Artist, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA
2005
Instructor, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
2003
Glass Art Society 2003 Conference, Seattle, WA — Demonstration Artist with Flaming Bee
1999-2002
Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle — Instructor
2001
Pilchuck Glass School, WA — Assistant to Sally Prasch
2000
The Studios at Corning, NY — Assistant to James Minson
1999
Pilchuck Glass School, WA — Flamework demonstration, curators mini-session
1985-2000
Attended the Northern Wisconsin Neon Workshop. Worked for various sign companies in Columbus, OH and Seattle, WA
Exhibitions
2007
Calido, Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, WA
2006
Pilchuck 20, Stewart Gallery, Boise, ID
2005-2006
Exquisite Corpse in Glass, Castellani Art Muuseum, Niagara University, NY
2005
Poolsides, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA
2004
William Traver Gallery, Tacoma, Washington
"Poolsides" Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington
Kittrell Riffkind Art Glass, Dallas, Texas
Flaming Bee, A Collaborative, Center on Contemporary Art, Seatac Airport, United Terminal
2003
Bemis Art Counsel Fall Show, Bemis Building, Seattle, WA
Wall Art Exhibition, Kittrell Riffkind Art Glass, Dallas TX
Figurative Glass by NW Artists, Northwest Craft Center, Seattle, WA
2002
Flameworked Glass, Vetri International Glass, Seattle, WA
Cancer Lifeline, Seattle, WA
Contemporary Torchworking 2002, 1st place award, Pittsburg Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
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