Jim Aden

Salem, OR

Glass

Website:

http://www.jadenglassworks.vpweb.com

Artist Bio:

Born in Lincoln, graduate of Syracuse Nebr. H.S in '66, freshman @ NU in '67, then four yrs in the Navy. I moved to Portland Oregon in '72 where I attended Portland State University, and my first introduction to glass blowing. Education completed with B.S in Art from Western Oregon University in '93. I am a professional artist / studio owner of jadenglassworks LLC. My work is currently exhibited in galleries located throughout Oregon. I am a member of the Pacific Artists Alliance in Lincoln City Oregon, Umpqua Valley Art Association & Oregon Glass Guild. Glass is my life and passion, which I hope can been seen in my work.

Artist Statement:

The main focus of my studio is the production of functional fused art glass items, from table vases to bowls & plates. I use Bullseye glass which is manufactured in Portland, Oregon. The glass is fused @ 1480 degrees, cooled to room temp, and then shaped by reheating to 1380 degrees which accomplish two things, fire polished edges & the pieces final shape. Some items like the table vases have three pieces of glass that are cold fused to create the final work.

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