Artist Statement
Much like life itself, working with glass is a dance between control and surrender, a delicate balance of intention and intuition. As Graham Muir states: “Glass, as most who work in it know, can be very persuasive in having its own way.” My art is an ongoing journey of experimentation to capture the extraordinary moments and the feeling of life with new techniques and combining skills from a variety of media. From functional designs to sculptural marvels, my work spans the spectrum of kilnformed glass, bridging the gap between abstraction and representation. Glass has a mystifying quality; it bends to the will of the artist yet retains an elusive autonomy, often dictating its own path. In essence, my art is a celebration of life’s boundless possibilities—a symphony of light and color, form and texture, woven together in a tapestry of wonder.
About the Artist
Suzanne Parisi grew up in the small town of Rock Rapids, Iowa. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Drake University, she moved to Southern California and built a successful sales career. In 1997, Suzanne received her law degree and moved to Virginia where she married the love of her life and began a legal career with Thomson Reuters. Upon retiring in 2022, Suzanne launched a creative journey taking over 37 classes in various media and crafts. Discovering fused glass at the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo, she was captivated. It was at Glen Echo that Suzanne’s connection with glass blossomed. Entranced by the kaleidoscope of colors and the alchemy of heat, she found in glasswork a medium perfectly suited to channel her creativity and imagination. A proud resident artist at the Art Glass Center and member of the Capital Area Glass Guild, Suzanne weaves her dreams into tangible artworks, testaments to her unwavering dedication and boundless curiosity. With each stroke, she paints a picture of her journey—a journey fueled by passion, guided by love, and illuminated by the timeless beauty of art.
Email: jsparisi@gmail.com
Website: https://sparisi.myportfolio.com/
