Earl James

Earl James has worked in his Cleveland, Ohio studio since 1990. From furnaces producing molten glass, he designs colorful blown glass with his characteristic abstract drawings. His work is born out of an affinity for line and color and is built up in layers. Light, which is unique to the properties of glass, blends and magnifies his colors and patterns. In addition to these functional vessels and decorative items, he also translates line and form sculpturally. Using handheld tools, he sculpts hot glass into another form of personal expression. At times, he incorporates other materials such as wood or metal with glass.