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Kiln-formed Glass Works by Paula Marksbury
Buckhorn Ridge is my home in the Tennessee hills where I find peace and inspiration to create my unique fused glass designs. I describe my studio's philosophy as an ever-changing journey. I use, create and experiment with different art elements to create interesting, fun and sometimes functional artwork. My inspiration for designs comes from the things I love - awesome miracles of nature, powerful works of art, colorful fabrics, vivid images, vibrant places.
Fused glass can be subtle, elegant and often, in my artwork - bold in color, shape, texture and design. I am passionate about color and using it in glass to play off light elements. I find it irresistible to create larger, multi-dimensional, one-of-a-kind art sculptures designed for walls, tables, floors and architectural installments. I want them to be worthy of a gallery but best enjoyed in everyday settings. Each year I do a limited number of multi-media pieces using glass, different metals and found objects.
My work continuously changes and matures as I discover new methods and skills. I use many traditional fused glass techniques but I love making things up as I go and in doing so, creating something fresh and original. Of course, this reckless abandon sometimes leads to disaster but more often then not it adds an interesting touch to my work.
For me, art is always about the experience, the surprise, the "never the destination, always the journey" that's what makes life and art worthwhile!
Member of Southern Highlands Craft Guild, Foothills Craft Guild and Tennessee Association of Craft Artists.Â
Awards: 2013 Filmed by PBS for Tennessee Crossroad segment; First Place Fine Craft, ESAA, Fairhope AL; First Place 3-D, Orange Beach, AL; 2012 Award of Honor, Images, New Smyrna Beach FL; 2011 Friends of the Arts Award, and Exhibitor's Choice, Orange Beach, AL; 2010 Best of Glass, Orange Beach, AL; Best in Glass Talbot Street, Indianapolis; 2009 Merit Award of Excellence, Fairhope, AL; Merit of Excellence, Dogwood Arts, Knoxville, TN; Best in Media, Duluth, GA. 2008 Best of Show, Art in Speed Park, IN; Best in Glass, St. Augustine, FL: Merit Award of Excellence, Meccafest, Carrollton, GA; Artist's Choice, Knoxville, TN Dogwood Festival. In 2007, Best of Show, Knoxville Dogwood Art Festival; Best in Art at the Carrollton, GA Mecca Art Festival. Permanent Art Collection Carrolton Cultural Arts Center.
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- Participated in the 2019 Spring Craft Fair (view details)
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