I've always been fascinated by glass. It is a liquid and behaves unpredictably when heat is applied. I started out in Cambridge, MA melting Pyrex at very high temperatures. Moving from hot glass to warm glass, I studied kiln work with Virginia Gabaldo, an Argentinean artist. I consider her my mentor, and have learned an amazing amount from her, mostly the attitude to "just try it, see what happens." I've also studied at the Kittrell/Rifkind studio in Dallas, and learned a lot of the technical aspects from those fine gentlemen: Michael Riffkind and Dave Kittrell. Most recently, I completed an apprenticeship at Tesuque Glass Works with Charlie Miner and Richie Mole . Charlie, whose spectacular cast leaded glass vessels are in museums around the world, kindly let me learn about a process totally new to me. Charlie was exceptionally patient and generous with his knowledge. Richie spent many hours explaining techniques and glass formulas. Many thanks to them both, and to everyone else who helped me out.

Study in India and extensive travel in Southeast Asia has given me insight and inspiration that influenced my work.

I've done a lot of traditional glass work and some very contemporary wall pieces of glass on steel. However, my current and evolving themes express abstract Asian lines through the use of recycled glass.