Charles & Michael Riley

Artist's Statement

Charles and his brother Micheal specialize in art glass creations using age old glass-blowing techniques. All of their sculptures are hand blown.

The Rileys work with what is known as "Soft Glass". This means a furnace heats up raw materials to 2200 F; which allow them to create their own glass. From there they "gather" molten glass onto steel pipes or rods from which they can control the shape of the glass.

The possibilities are endless as far as form; which is why glass continues to intrigue them. It is the only medium that is so fragile yet able to withstand the test of time better than any other. Charles and Micheal both hope that their work if nothing else will draw new appreciation for a worthy art medium.