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 Peter Greenwood was born in Hartford, CT in 1960. In 1979 he had a
shift in consciousness; the mystique, the discipline, the spiritual exercise which defines glassblowing forever changed his life. At age 19 he took his first steps toward his career at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Later studies were done at the Pilchuck School in Washington State, where he was exposed to the Venetian virtuosity of glassblowing. Other undergraduate studies included the Penland School in North Carolina and
the Haystack School in Maine. Peter has traveled to the glass centers of Europe including Orrefors, Sweden; Venice, Italy; and Czechoslovakia. In1993 he designed and built his own glass studio.
Focusing on traditional techniques and experimenting with many different styles, Peter aims to capture the essence of harmony, balance and rhythm within each piece. His work is stylized in form and his
craftsmanship is precise. Complex patterns of composed glass canes visually enhance his multi-bubble vessels, bowl and plates. The energetic lines of his wall sculptures
invite the viewer to explore each piece in its depth and dimension. The optic reflections of his clear bubble glass draw in ambient light, which produces a unique glow.
His career now spans the range of his imagination, resulting in numerous exhibitions of his art and nationwide critical acclaim. Peter's portfolio includes work as varied as an enormous dining table
with twin pedestals, to a finely detailed 18-inch statuette, a replica of the 18-foot statue called the Genius of Connecticut. He refers to his signature work as lace glass, a 17th century Venetian
technique characterized by a symmetrical black grid pattern on clear glass, with minute air bubbles centered in each opening.
Peter thinks three dimensionally with ease and is a natural builder. His works include finely
wood-crafted furniture, hand-forged iron and stone fireplaces. Peter's insatiable desire to develop and refine new designs motivates him to continually explore the infinite possibilities of working with hot glass.
Museum Collections and Exhibitions:
Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC
Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, NY
Minnesota Museum of Art, St. Paul, MN
Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK
Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, AL
Canadian Craft Museum, Vancouver, BC
DeCordova and Dana Museum, Lincoln, MA
Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH
Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR
Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, TN
Portland Art Museum, Portland, ME
Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL
Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, GA
Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT
American Craft Museum, New York, NY
Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, MA
Oklahoma Arts Center, Oklahoma, City, OK
The Worcester Arts Gallery, Worcester, MA
Memorial Arts Gallery, Rochester, NY
Jacksonville Art Museum, Jacksonville, FL
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