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Artist's Statement
– Glass has always intrigued me, especially the materials' ability to convey pure color. From the beginnings, working with stained glass, to the present, working with hot glass, we have considered ourselves colorists. Our current series takes advantage of the pure color of glass in the form of "shard drawings". Shard drawings are basically abstract assemblages of colored glass shards, cane, stringer and murrini. The vessel's form becomes the canvas upon which the shard drawing is displayed.
Process Information
– Colored spheres are blown in the traditional hot glass method. Once cooled, these spheres are then cut and flattened in a fusing kiln. Principal colors and shapes are determined and then assembled. Next, secondary color elements i.e., shards, cane, stinger, and murrini are added to the design. Once the shards have been designed, they are fused.
The finished shard drawings is then heated to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit and placed on the blown vessel while still on the blowpipe. The vessel and shard drawings are continually reheated and worked until they become
one. The piece is then transferred to a punty rod and a lip-wrap of color is applied to the piece and finished.
Professional Experience / Education
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1998
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992, 1993
1989, 1992
1988, 1989
1986 -1999
1986
1980 to 1986
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Co-chairman, California Glass Exchange
Attended Pilchuck Glass School, Seattle, WA
Guest Artist/Demonstrator, California Glass Exchange, Cal Poly,
San Luis Obispo, CA
Lampwork Bead Making Workshop - Heather Trimlett, Cal Poly, San Luis
Obispo, CA
Established Kliss Glass, Hot Glass Studio
Instructor of Fusing Workshop, Scarab Glass Works
Assistant Glass Instructor, California State University
Glass Workshop with George Fercich, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
Glass Jewelry Designer
Self-taught, Slumping and Fusing
Independent Glass Artist
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Exhibitions
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1997
1997
1996,97
1996
1996
1996
1994
1994
1993
1993
1992,93
1991
1991
1990
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Group Exhibit, Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Solo Show, Margaret Berman Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Group Exhibit, Phoenix Rising Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibit, Philabaum Studios, Tucson, AZ
Group Exhibit, Nimbus Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibit, Gallery Dorita
Art Glass Association of Southern California, Bravo Gallery, San Diego, CA
Group Exhibit, University Art Gallery, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
Glass Summer, Eileen Kremem Glass Gallery, Fullerton, CA
Solo Show, Margaret Doughlas Gallery, Napa, CA
Glass Summer, Eileen Kremen Glass Gallery, Fullerton, CA
Group Exhibit, Kirvan-Bartoszewicz Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Glass Summer, Eileen Kremem Glass Gallery, Fullerton, CA
Student Exhibit, Conley Art Gallery, California State University
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Publications
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January 1998
Spring 1997
June 1996
May 1995
January 1995
February 1994
February 1994
October 1993
November 1992
March 1992
May 1990
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Glass Craftsman, "Poggenpohl Exhibit"
American Style, Cover Shot
Price Costco Today, "Work hard, Play Hard"
Glass Art Magazine, "Kliszewski Shard Vessels"
Glass Art Magazine, "Bravo for Glass"
Palm Springs Life Magazine, "Interior Design"
The Fresno Bee
American Craft Magazine, "Gallery"
Insight, California State University
The Arizona Republic
Insight, California State University
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Awards
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1997
1996
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1993
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Sausalito Art Festival – "Glass" – Second Place
Sausalito Art Festival - "Glass" – First Place
Sausalito Art Festival - "Glass" – First Place
Art Glass Association of Southern California – "Sculptural Glass" – 1st Place
La Quinta Arts Festival – "Glass" – First Place
California State Fair – Best of Show
California State Fair – First Place
California State Fair – First and Second Place
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Commissions
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The Marriott Corporation
Winners on Wheels
Walt Disney Corporation
Fresno Arts Council
Oracle Software Corporation
Walt Disney California
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Corporate Gift Commission
Achievement Awards Design
Walt Disney Art Gallery – Paperweight Design
Achievement Awards Design
Achievement Awards Design
Disney Dimensions – Limited Edition Series
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