Joe Nielander

The pieces of Joe Nielander possess a beauty from the inside by capitalizing on the inherent characteristics of glass. The vibrant veils of color, texture within the core of the piece, and magnification created through a thick layer of clear glass emit a feeling of purity throughout his work.Each body of work begins as a feeling on paper and slowly evolves as he works with the glass to express his idea. This hot work development is achieved through the discipline of fundamental techniques, reacting to the movement of the glass, and being able to come up with an equally beautiful response.