Roberta Smashey: The Glass Menagerie

October 6-28, 2023
Roberta Smashey: The Glass Menagerie
Opening reception: Friday, October 6, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM. Additional hours: Fri Oct 13, 5-7 PM; Thu Oct 19, 5-7 PM; Thu Oct 26, 5-7 PM

Roberta Smashey is a stained glass artist creating both nature-themed and abstract works using the glass foiling technique developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. By utilizing hand-made glass sheets of various colors and textures, she produces dynamic depictions of the beauty found in nature. The variations in artisanal glass give a unique feeling of depth and movement with this challenging medium. Using the Tiffany technique coupled with the beauty of glass and a lifelong study of wildlife, Smashey seeks to evoke appreciation of our natural world in all who view her creations. Whenever possible, she adds antique glass repurposed from old church windows and often incorporates at least one feature made from the older glass.