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About
Bio
Matthew Olian has been working with glass since
1999. He discovered the art of glassblowing through a PBS documentary  on internationally
renowned artist, Dale Chilhuly. Matthew was mesmerized and captivated by
the film. Shortly after watching the program, Matt enrolled in what would be
the first of many lampworking classes. After one day of working with the
medium, Matt was fanatical about glassblowing. Seeing that the
possibilities with the medium were truly limitless, Matt delved headfirst
into the world of glass and began to explore his artistic visions.
Nearly 8 years later, what started out as a
hobby has evolved into a full-time line of work for Matthew. The artist
currently makes both ornamental and functional glass art out of his New
Jersey based studio. Today, Matt continues to further his glass knowledge
and skill base by attending annual conferences and taking routine classes.
He has studied flameworking under numerous internationally renowned artists
including Bandhu Scott Dunham, Milon Townsend, Vittorio Constantini, Cesare
Toffolo, and many others who have all helped him to refine his skills and
express his own unique styles.
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