Genevieve Flynn

Bio

I discovered a glass technique called pate de verre in 2019. I experimented with glass  powders and frits until I found Corning Glass Studio in winter of 2020, just before covid.  I took a class with Alicia Lomnénand fell in love with the process. I have since started  doing more kiln formed work alongside the pate de verre.  

The bowl you see is a combination of kiln forming and what is called powder wafers, or  pate de verre. I adore nature and always go back to that theme in my work whether it is  glass or silver. I continue to explore glass and incorporate it into many of my silver  works.  

I am a self taught silversmith continually striving to hone my techniques and skills. I was  trained as a goldsmith and moved into designing and creating my work in silver and gold  in the late 1980's.  

The fluid lines and sensuous feel of the Art Nouveau era along with the beauty of nature  is reflected in my work. Using nature as my inspiration, I endeavor to create expertly  crafted heirloom jewelry and vessels. As an artist I receive gratification from working in  noble metals that will be owned, displayed, utilized by clients in their everyday life. My  desire is to have my artwork passed down from generation to generation. I fabricate all of  my work and use ancient metal techniques such as chasing, repoussé, engraving,  granulation, saw piercing, an ancient Korean technique called Keum-boo to add detail,  interest and beauty.