Today, we’re exploring the world of Alison Sigethy Glass. As happens with many of the artists I profile, she popped up in my social media feed. But what makes her special is not just her art, it’s her attitude. I was instantly drawn to the artist’s photos, partly because her art is fascinating, but also because she seems so utterly delighted in every photo. Her joy comes across in her work, and it’s infectious! (Also, she seems like she reminds me of my mother’s friends.) What a pleasure it is to research someone happy in their work.

Sigethy is inspired by her deep love of the Arctic and the creatures found therein. She is an avid kayaker, and has competed in the Greenland National Kayak Championship. And though she was always interested in art, she actually initially studied theater and lighting design. Sigethy credits her theatrical lighting studies with helping draw her to glass.

“They are all ingredients in the stew. I think the love of light and color that drew me to theater lighting is the same love that makes glass so compelling, and my choice of subject matter comes from time spent outdoors.”

You can follow Alison Sigethy Glass on her Fantastical Glass website and on Instagram and Facebook.