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Filip Vogelpohl Glass Artist

“I have found my calling in the world of glass.”

Filip Vogelpohl was born in Prague, Czech Republic in 1976. He immigrated to the US in 1987 after living 11 years under communist rule. He grew up in Boise, Idaho where his love of art led him to take many classes throughout his high school years. After high school he traveled throughout the Northwest, eventually landing is Eugene, Oregon where his introduction to glass began. Once hooked on glass he continued his travels throughout the world. His teachers in the glass world included Robert Mickelson, Kevin O'Grady, Milon Townsend, and Casare Toffolo. Filip's work contains a broad array of products ranging from lighting and chandeliers to marbles, paperweights, and sculptural works. As an internationally recognized artist, Vogelpohl's work largely consists of commissions created over the years for art collectors, local businesses and interior designers out of his studio and gallery in Boise, Idaho. Boise Art Glass.

   

                     Wavy Bowls                                         Pen Holders                                   Wine Bottle Stoppers                                Fish Shot Glasses

                                                                           

                                          Cosmic Marbles                                                              Galaxy Marbles                                              Vortex Marbles

Joining Filip is his Boise Art Glass team, Austin Grill, Kevin Gray, Natasha Benedetti, Grayson Bailey, Caleb Feaster, and Hunter. Each of these skilled artisans brings a personal perspective to the art of creating with glass. In addition to their regular line of collectables, they are also available for custom work, and teach glass blowing classes as well as rent space out for the private glass blower.

We are very proud to represent Filip and his team at our Santa Monica Gallery.

Geoffrey Beetem Master Marble maker

    

             New Earth                   Ziggy Stardust Green                Submerso                   Double Rainbow

    

       Ziggy Stardust Fuscha         Ziggy Stardust Green        Ziggy Stardust Orange      Naked Cage Rainbow         

Geoffrey Beetem is considered by many to be the #1 glass marble maker in the United States. Like many glass artists Geoffrey began his journey in a stained glass window studio. His fascination with glass continued when in 1980 he was offered work at the Pilchuk Glass School in Washington State. While at Pilchuk working in the hot shop his eyes were opened to a constant flow of accomplished glass artist such as Billy Morris, Lino Tagliapiertra, Danta Marioni, Dan Daily, and Richard Royal. With such a strong influence he was off and running.

In 1986 he opened his own glass studio, and presented his work for sale at a variety of retail and wholesale craft shows. Geoffrey is never happy unless he can create new designs and color combinations. His marbles are true wonders in art, and amaze children as well as adult aficionados. His designs include rainbow, air traps, clam broth, nebulas, fillagrano, ribbon, new earth, ribbon, stardust, ziggy stardust, and more. In addition to his studio production Geoffrey likes to travel and offer a variety of marble making workshops.

If you like marbles Geoffrey Beetem is the name to remember.