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Michael Sosin

Glass

I started blowing glass about 35 years ago. It was a second career for me, and it became a passion from the moment I picked up a glass blowing pipe. I liked the heat, the fire, the furnace and the immediacy of the work.

Once a piece is started there is no setting it aside and coming back to it later. Obsess too long and the piece is lost. For me, it’s always been a labor of love. It is also a team activity, and difficult to do alone. I’ve work with the same people for almost as long as I’ve worked with molten glass. The camaraderie is one of the joys of the work. People watching the process sometimes say it’s like a choreographed dance.

Italian techniques have had a major influence on my work. I also love the Japanese esthetic, and have incorporated that influence into some of the work as well. There have been kanji vessels, obi cylinders and wabi sabi bowls to mention a few of the pieces.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Community, Culture, Collaboration
    • 60th Anniversary
    • History of ACCI
  • Our Artists
    • Artists By Media >
      • Ceramics
      • Fine Art
      • Glass
      • Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Photography
      • Sculpture
      • Textiles
      • Wood
    • Artists by Name
    • Past Members
  • Blog
  • Events and Exhibitions
    • Event Calendar >
      • Demo Days
      • Metaphors in Motion: A Playful Workshop for Creative Minds >
        • RSVP: Metaphors in Motion
    • Current Exhibition >
      • The Gray Area
    • Upcoming Exhibitions >
      • Fire to Form: Homage to Marvin Lipofsky and the Studio Glass Movement >
        • RSVP: From Fire to Form Opening Reception
    • Calls For Art >
      • Call for Young Artists: Transitions: Where Are You From? Where Are You Going?
      • Call for Young Performing Artists
      • MAG and ACCI Members Only: Call for Metal Art
      • Call for Art: From Fire to Form
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ: Join the Coop
    • Application for Membership: Fall 2025
    • Opportunities
    • Members' Page
  • Shop Online