Featured Artist Terri Albanese

Artist Terri Albanese describes her work as “painting with glass.” Enjoy her fascinating portfolio, and learn more by visiting her website.

 

 

It began with the breathtaking mosaics in Italy. They completely captivated me.

 

 

I am a mixed media artist who chose glass as my medium because of the color, brilliance, depth, reflection and refraction that can only be found in glass.

 

 

Native to Columbus, Ohio, I trained at the Columbus College of Art and Design, earning a BFA in graphic design. After finding inspiration in the ancient mosaics of Italy, I chose to further my education at the Miami Mosaic Academy in Florida.

 

 

Here I embarked on a new creative direction and a style that was fresh and truly unique. It would emulate my illustration style and give me the freedom to “paint with glass.”

 

 

My glass paintings are created one piece at a time. I begin with handcrafted Youghiogheny glass from the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania that has an aesthetic uniqueness of color, textural waves, striations, random bubbles and a variety of other natural effects. Each piece of glass is an original piece of art in itself.

 

 

I then hand cut the glass into long thin strips. These pieces become my palette. I place the pieces side by side, building colors and textures similar to a painter with brushstrokes.

 

 

My pieces are designed to be viewed from a distance. They slowly pull you in, giving you the opportunity to get lost in the details. Look closely at each of my glass paintings and you’ll find a tiny piece of gold smalti, a reminder of the mosaic that inspired me when walking the streets of Montepulciano.

 

 

I am particularly interested in the public’s desire to touch my work. I encourage them to do so, as this allows them to be pulled farther into the art. With a desire to evoke emotions of joy, peace and encouragement, my pieces are both aesthetically and conceptually driven. They are inspired by my personal experiences, faith and love of nature.

 

 

My glass paintings are created for those who want to reveal something about themselves and their love for original art. My pieces can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Hong Kong and Israel.

 

 

From seeing the beauty in this world and all its wonders I want my art to celebrate life.

 

Artist Terri Albanese invites you to follow her on Instagram.

 

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