World Artisan Gems

Name: Andrew Brown

Website Link: www.kbglassworks.com  and  www.glassartists.org/AndrewBrown

Where are you located? Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tell us a bit about yourself: I love to push and test the limits the medium of glass has to offer.

When and why did you begin creating your art? My love of art and creating art began when I was very young. I followed my passion by attending Savannah College of Art Design. After graduating in 1998, with a BFA in illustration, I moved to Albuquerque and co-founded KBGlassworks. I now work independently.

What do you make? Combining flameworking, fusing and cold working, I specialize in unique wearable art and paperweights. 

What materials and methods do you use? My primary material is borosilicate glass. I flamework, fuse and coldwork.

What is your best working environment/where is your studio? I currently work out of Greymatters Studio and out of my home studio. I also really enjoy doing collaborations with other glass artists. I love feeding off of other artists’ drive and inspiration.

Where can your products be seen?  GlassArtists.org, An online community for glass art  Arts Afire Gallery, Alexandria, VA,  and www.kbglassworks.com,  a shared website with Andrew Brown and Bryan Kitson artwork.

Upcoming events:  Arts Afire Glass Gallery, Alexandria, VA. TRUNK SHOW, Visiting Artist: Andrew Brown, October 18 and 19, 2008, Gallery Receptions: Saturday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

14th Annual Best Bead Show – Tucson, AZ – Spring 2009

Seminar on Electroforming: International Flameworking Pre-Conference. Salem, NJ, March 20, 2009: www.salemcc.edu

Magazine articles or press: Featured artist on Glass Alchemy website and current advertising
The Flow Magazine, Vol. 1 Issue 4, Bead & Button Magazine (March 1998) Artist Article.  Bead & Button Magazine (December 2008 #88 Collectors Edition) “Artist Spotlight”