I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana where I was constantly surrounded by the beauty of stained glass and beveled doors and windows. Just looking at the interaction of color and light through the beveled glass would simply amaze me. As a teenager I studied oil painting; however, it wasn’t until I took a stained glass class in 1979 that I realized I had found my niche.

I started making windows, lamps, kaleidoscopes and 3-dimensional items, but it wasn’t enough. I felt the need to explore the capabilities of glass even further. In 1988 I taught myself how to fuse glass. Learning how to control the various processes to produce the desired result is both challenging and fun. I can “play” all day even though I am technically working. I love creating both funky and elegant designs using pure vibrant colors. Wanting to learn more about glass, I took a glassblowing class. Glassblowing has shown me how glass can be taken to the limits.

Working with stained, fused and blown glass in diverse situations for over twenty-five years has given me varied knowledge and experience. I have won numerous local, state, regional, and national competitions, and currently am a judge for state competitions. In 1990, I was commissioned by the White House Communications Agency to produce a crest dedicated to Air Force wives. Four of my designs are published in books that are distributed internationally.

My work is available in Omaha in Studio #107 and Crystal Forge, both located in the Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St.; Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St.; Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St.; The Passageway Art Gallery 417 S. 11th St. in the Old Market; Louisville Art Gallery in Louisville, NE.; and also at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage, Alaska.

Fusing classes are available.
Commissioned work is always welcomed.
Gerry’s Glass Garden, LLC