"BB Vases" Blown glass shaped and textured with hand-fabricated steel forms. Hand cut and polished.

Matt Kolbrener has been honing his glass blowing and sculpting techniques since 2007 by working with and studying under world-class artists and craftspeople. Inspired by the post-industrial landscapes of Detroit, Matt's approach to shaping hot glass has its roots in the imagery of industry. He constructs custom-made steel tools to form and texture the hot glass into shapes that capture Detroit's rich aesthetic history in an industrial, modern, retro style all his own.

7"in. w x 20"in. h x 7"in. l

http://www.mattkolbrener.com

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**3rd Place, People's Choice**

Taking in the Warmth

A serene and skillfully crafted blue glass apple, Taking in the Warmth is created through a combination of blowing, hot assembly, and detailed coldworking. The piece reflects artist Zach's growing mastery of technique and form, a journey that began at age 14 with the Teen Bootcamp at Pittsburgh Glass Center. Now an emerging sculptor, Zach channels his passion for the material into work that balances precision with quiet emotional resonance.

7in. w x 9in. h x 7in. l

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Cast Glass Bowl

Inspired by my background in labor-intensive crafts and my research of art and architectural history, I make artwork to explore how context, material, and gesture can encourage a life in which all things can be viewed as historically, spiritually, and artistically meaningful. I utilize the stories and associations that come with found objects to develop the meaning of my work.

My materials have included glass swept up from streets, dust from the ventilation of a bible factory, blessed liturgical candles, and waste glass gathered from glass shops. The narratives imbued within these reclaimed materials come together to create sculptures which display a relic-like quality. This begins to blur the line between secular and sacred, thus encouraging reverence and curiosity towards every part of the world around us.

I want my work to reveal the immeasurable potential energy that I see within the mundane particles of our everyday existence.
-Morgan Gilbreath

7in. w x 4in. h x 7in. l

http://www.morgangilbreath.com

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**2nd Place, Artwork Valued Under $1k**

Portoro on Float Duo

A striking combination of coldworked, laminated black marble and glass, Portoro on Float Duo balances weight and transparency in a refined, sculptural dialogue. Created by Pittsburgh native Chris Ross, the piece reflects his deep roots in glassmaking and fine art. Beginning his journey at age 15 at the Pittsburgh Glass Center and later honing his aesthetic at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Ross brings a thoughtful, contemporary sensibility to material, form, and contrast.

3 / 3.5in. w x 3.5 / 5.5 in. h x 3 / 3in. l

http://www.saburodesign.com

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Untitled

A richly layered composition blending hand-painted enamel with vintage wallpapers on glass. This piece juxtaposes nostalgia and modernity, with intricate patterns and textures emerging through translucent surfaces. Evocative and tactile, it invites reflection on memory, time, and decorative tradition.

17in. w x 1in. h x 11in. l

http://www.elizabethfortunatoglass.com

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