Artist Statement

I have been creating Lampwork beads on and off since 1994. Primarily self-taught, I learned the basics of

bead forming and technique through books and watching over the shoulders of friends.

During the past year my work has changed dramatically.

A focus on enamels and reactive metals has transformed the way I approach this medium.

I'm interested in the textures I have been able to create by layering color

and the semi-transparency of etched glass. There is an inner glow and tactile quality

to the etching that I love. The use of enamels brings in textures

and color possibilities I have been unable to achieve through the use of glass color rods alone.

I live in New England with my husband John, and son Max.

Thanks for visiting.

Peace.

Publications and Exhibits:

"Featured Glass Artist Interview: Jennifer Geldard"

Online interview, Wet Canvas ,2002

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/11899/229/index.php

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Beads of Glass - The Art & the Artists , 2003

book by Cindy Jenkins .....................contributing artist

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Spotlight on ... Silver , 2003

Magazine by Corina Tettinger ...................contributing artist

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Glass Art Magazine , May/June 2005

Magazine...................Featured artist

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The Bead Review, 2005

http://www.artofbeadmaking.com/

Annual Trade Publication, The Art of Beadmaking

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"It's All About Beads"

Glass Bead Invitational Exhibit

Pismo Contemporary Art Glass Gallery, Denver, CO. May, 2006

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"Trajectories- Progressions in Glass Beadmaking"

Exhibit- The Bead Museum , Glendale, AZ Sept. 2007

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VORSICHT! GLAS!

German Glass Beadmaking Magazine July 2007...................Featured Artist

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