As a child growing up in Mexico, where I was born and raised by European parents, I developed a fascination for art. I would spend long hours exploring native artisan markets and local exhibits, captivated by the intrinsic beauty of glass, natural fibers, and colors. However, my artistic journey goes beyond aesthetics; it is driven by a larger vision of promoting cultural exchange and inclusivity. By pushing the boundaries of these captivating mediums, my focus is to create art that honors and reflects not only my personal experiences and perspectives, but also serves as a catalyst for dialogue, celebration, and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Education
- University of San Diego, CA, USA - French & Spanish Literature (BA) (1976-1980)
- Université de Paris, Sorbonne, France - Translation & Interpretation (MA) (1982-1984)
- University of San Diego, CA, USA - Teaching Foreign Languages (MA) (1983-1985)
- 1980 BA. University of San Diego French and Spanish Literature
- 1981 MA. Université de Paris, Sorbonne Translation
- 1982 MA University of San Diego Teaching Foreign Languages
- 2011 Pattern Bars - Jim Weiler - Bullseye Glass, Santa Fe, NM
- 2011 Harnessing the Flow Kiln-Casting - Erik Whitmore” -
- Bullseye Glass, Santa Fe, NM
- 2012 Taking a Leap -Glass Powder Work -Catharine Newell - Bullseye Glass, Portland,OR
- 2012 Pate de Verre -Alicia Lomné - Bullseye Glass, Portland, OR
- 2013 Assemblage in Kiln-Casting - Kari Minnick - Hot Glass, Houston, TX
- 2013 Powder Printing with Stacey- Lynn Smith - BECON, Portland, OR
- 2013 Making Breath Visible - Judy Tuwaletstiwa and Ted Sawyer” - BECON, Portland, OR
- 2014 Paradoxes in Glass and Kiln-Casting - Silvia Levenson and Erika Tada” -
- Pilchuck Glass School, Pilchuck, WA
- 2015 Knitting In Glass -Casting - Carol Milne - The Glass Furnace, Istanbul, Turkey
- 2015 Paper and Glass Techniques -Saman Kalantari” - Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburg, PA
- 2016 Shibori International Symposium for Textiles and Fiber Art - Analisa Hedstrom- Oaxaca, Mexico
- 2017 Advanced Lost Wax Casting -Linda Ethier - Susan Hirsh Studio, San Diego, CA
- 2018 Advanced Lost Wax Casting -Evelyn Dunsten - Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY
- 2019 Kiln-forming Glass -Kirstie Rea” - Silvia Levenson Studio, Lesa, Italy
- 2020 Imágenes Sobre Vidrio -Andrea Da Ponte” - (online via Zoom), Argentina
- 2021 Photo Imaging on Glass - Silvia Levenson - (online via Zoom) Lesa, Italy
- 2023 Core Casting - Michael Endo Silvia Levenson Studio, Lesa, Italy
Exhibitions
- 2014 Annual Juried Show- A Honorable Mention AGASD, San Diego, CA
- 2016 Annual Juried Show – 2nd place” AGASD San Diego, CA
- 2020 Botanical - Las Lagunas Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
- 2021 Visual Arts Annual Show (online) - UC San Diego, San Diego, CA
- 2021 Exposición Colectiva - Feria del Arte ” - Mexico City, Mexico
- 2021 Second National Exhibition of Fiber Artwork - Material II: D’Art Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 2021 Stories From Nature - Juried Textiles Exhibit, Hudgens Center for Art, Duluth, GA
- 2021 Hands Across the World” - Juried Exhibit Contemporary Glass Art Society, UK
- 2021 Winner - Glass Prize - International Contemporary Glass Competition Warm Glass, UK
- 2021 Children 2021 Exhibit Gallerium Gallery & Catalog Ontario, Canada
- 2022 BIAVI- Bienal Internacional De Arte en Vidrio Cartago, Costa Rica
- 2022 Flowers and Places Encinitas, CA
- 2022 Galaxy of Glass Show Fallbrook Arts Center, CA
- 2023 Covid Creativity Contemporary Glass UK
- 2023 Featured/ Spotlight on Surface Design Association U.S.A.
- 2023 Artbox Projects Art Expo 2023 Basel, Switzerland
- 2023 All Media 2023 Irvine Fine Arts Center, California - Honorable Mention- The Power of Play
- 2023 Folklore, Personal Myths Narratives, Bonita Fine Arts Center, California
- 2023 Annual Juried Show – AGASD San Diego, CA
Coursework
- “Silversmith Jewelry Making” - UCSD Craft Center, San Diego, CA (1987-1990)
- “Book Arts: Sibyl Rubottom” - Athenaeum School of the Arts, La Jolla, CA (2007)
- “Jan Janas Silk Painting” - San Diego, CA (private studio) (2008-2010)
- “Julie Chen Book Arts Workshop” - SDBA, San Diego, CA (2010)