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Steve Smith
Primary Medium Glass
Description of Work All work made from recycled bottles
Chapter Out of State
Company/Business Art From Empties
Website http://www.artfromempties.com/
Additional Links http://www.campcreekcreations.com/
Artist Statement
Steve Smith has always been an artist, it just took him about 50 years to realize it! Several bumps in the road, twists and turns of fate, and he decided it was time to make a living using his creative talents. A friend moved, sold us her kiln and he began experimenting with whatever he could find to melt. Since there were always a few wine bottles around, he began melting those. With Steve’s love of nature and a hope to leave this world a better place for those that come after us, re-configuring bottles otherwise bound for a landfill seemed a good path to follow…so began Art From Empties… Over the years he has developed techniques to cut, melt, shape, drill, color and polish the recycled glass in a fashion that is both creative and unique. The reflective and sensual nature of the glass invites visual as well as tactile examination. Steve seeks to create works with balance, harmony and a reflectivity that allows for ever-changing imagery. His pieces are not transparent like stained glass—they look back at you—inviting deeper exploration. His pieces range from wearable to mosaic wall sculptures. Find us at CampCreekCreations.com
Steve Smith has always been an artist, it just took him about 50 years to realize it! Several bumps in the road, twists and turns of fate, and he decided it was time to make a living using his creative talents. A friend moved, sold us her kiln and he began experimenting with whatever he could find to melt. Since there were always a few wine bottles around, he began melting those. With Steve’s love of nature and a hope to leave this world a better place for those that come after us, re-configuring bottles otherwise bound for a landfill seemed a good path to follow…so began Art From Empties… Over the years he has developed techniques to cut, melt, shape, drill, color and polish the recycled glass in a fashion that is both creative and unique. The reflective and sensual nature of the glass invites visual as well as tactile examination. Steve seeks to create works with balance, harmony and a reflectivity that allows for ever-changing imagery. His pieces are not transparent like stained glass—they look back at you—inviting deeper exploration. His pieces range from wearable to mosaic wall sculptures. Find us at CampCreekCreations.com
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