Lori Soderberg, Repose, 2022, Fused Glass, 20 x 4 x 1 in,

For over 25 years, Joel and Lori have called Edmonds home, drawing inspiration from the light and color of the Puget Sound. Together, they create vibrant fused glass art-ranging from luminous serving pieces and hand-pulled murrini bowls to intricate wall panels and combed glass sculptural works-that celebrate movement and color. Travel has played a vital role in shaping their artistic voice. Landscapes and vistas experienced across the globe echo through their designs-bold horizons, rhythmic patterns, and rich palettes that reflect both distant journeys and the coastal Northwest they cherish. Before dedicating more time to their studio practice, Lori taught in the Edmonds School District, while Joel has built a career as a software engineer in Redmond. Together, they bring a rare blend of creativity and precision to their craft - merging artistic intuition with technical expertise. Active participants in the local arts community, Joel and Lori have exhibited widely in Edmonds galleries, taken part in Art Walk Edmonds and the Edmonds Arts Festival, and have participated on the Edmonds Studio Tour since 2019. Their work is currently represented at Crow in Edmonds, Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes, Schack Art Center in Everett, and Seattle Glassblowing Studio in Seattle. Their work can be found in private and public collections worldwide. "Life is too short to NOT be surrounded by beautiful colors, patterns and shapes."