Greg Hudson will unveil ten new glass works in the gallery on August 2. Among his new works is a straight-ribbed stripe bowl, done in black and clear glass, marking a first for the artist, who traditionally works in vibrant colors.  Glass is a new medium in the Southwest but it is a beautiful environment for glass because of all the light in this region.  Hudson ’s work is contemporary, it is heavily influenced by the simplicity and beauty of the glass medium.  Aspen , a fusion glass platter is most representational of his work with inlaid aspen leaves depicted in an array of warm glass value tones- reds, yellows, and oranges, with a splash of green.  Hudson ’s kiln fired glass art is functional as well - and are exquisite serving party pieces when entertaining or as a stand alone art piece.   Additional kiln fired pieces for the show, include an array of candle glass holders melted in the kiln firing process into beautiful abstract shapes.

       A few years ago, Hudson lost a good portion of his vision from a medical condition.  “When I lost vision, my depth perception completely left. But, I’ve discovered the brain is amazing ands adapts pretty well,” says Hudson.  Hudson, refuses to let the perceived disability affect his work and actually has made the best of it, as that was when he discovered his art ability. Hudson spends summers in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and winters in Phoenix, Arizona . 

ASPEN, fusion glass platter