Scott Garrelts

"I love the way glass moves, like it is alive. More akin to the way the wind blows, or the waves crash upon the beach than an animal roar but still with spirit. Each piece seems to take on a life of its very own while I am creating. My work tends to borrow beauty and inspiration from the natural world around me."

Scott uses bright bold colors and dazzling pattern arrangements in glass. Contrast plays a large roll in his work. There are no other materials quite like glass that allow light to pass through and affect color; Scott tries to take advantage of this in solid and blown forms. Details matter to Scott, and it shows in his intricate cane and murrini pieces.

Scott makes all his clear glass from scratch, which is fairly uncommon. Sand and other chemicals are mixed precisely before being melted into glass. He also adds more elements to make colored glasses that are unique to his palette. Scott uses the glass he makes to form solid sculptures and blown vessels on the end of a blowpipe. Attention to specifics is important; each work of art is unique.

Scott was classically taught, like an apprentice. He started blowing glass in 2006 and studied under some very helpful individuals. He is also self-taught to a certain degree. Scott will occasionally experiment to find new ways to make things happen. He has found through the years that experience is the best teacher.