When I began working with glass in 1982, I had no idea that I'd be so connected to the
material in the way that I am. It was only when I began to experiment with using designs
from my Tlingit cultural heritage that my work began to take on a new purpose and
direction.

Over time, my skill with the material of glass and traditional form line design has
strengthened and evolved, allowing me to explore more fully my own relationship to both
my culture and chosen medium. This evolution, and subsequent commercial success,
has positioned me as an influence on contemporary indigenous art.

Through teaching and collaborating in glass with other Native American, Maori,
Hawaiian, and Australian Aboriginal artists, I'...