Artist Statement
Capturing movement in glass, as it appears in nature, has been a challenge, requiring seeing the molten glass in my mind’s eye. Kiln fired glass involves planning and insight into how the glass moves and how to manipulate it to mimic organic form. The fascinating properties of glass are both fragile and harsh. Glass takes on new life, shape and texture through kiln firing to create something fresh and distinctive. Using heat, single use molds, fusible sheet glass and powdered frit (crushed glass) provide me with the tools to breathe life into the glass.
Awards and Exhibits
6/7/24 - 7/13/24
The Art Guild Members Show
5/16/24 - 6/23/24
Gallery North Winners Circle Show
9/24/2023 - 9/25/2023
Gallery North Outdoor Art and Music Festival - Awarded Outstanding Glass
12/2023
Sea Cliff Arts Council Holiday Show
4/22/2023
Long Island Craft Guild - Spring Fine Craft
2/10/2023 - 3/11/2023
Huntington Arts Council
Flora and Fauna: Allegories of Nature
11/20/2022 - 12/31/2022
K DiResta Collective
3 Women Art Show
December 2022
Holiday Affair and Shows
5/2022
Nest on Main
Pop-up Shop
10/3/2022 - 10/31/2022
Long Island Craft Guild
Inspired by Nature
9/7/2021 - 10/15/2021
K DiResta Collective
Studio 44 Reunion - Group Art Show
Participated in Sea Cliff Arts Council events and exhibits
Art League of Long Island events and exhibits
2/2007 - 10/2013
Studio 44 - Partner with 2 artists sharing space. Classes, workshops and art shows
Teaching:
Cumberland Adult Program
Kiln Fired Glass Classes - 4/2005 - present
Art League of Long Island
Fused Glass Jewelry - 1/2004 - 2018
Workshops and Studio classes since 2003