Lisa Coles

For me, being an artist means constantly exploring, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. I am fascinated by the strength and fragility of glass, and how I can shape it through heat and cold working. Light plays a key role in my work, with texture and refraction creating atmosphere, depth, and movement. I use additional materials including silver leaf, copper, mica, dichroic coatings, 24ct gold, and techniques such as glass carving and engraving to craft pieces that capture light in unexpected ways and that hopefully spark an emotional response.

Driven by curiosity, I am always seeking new ways to evolve my practice, whether through self-directed experimentation or learning from glass artists around the world.