"Glass is not an easy material to use, to harness its potential requires not only great manual skill but also a real sensitivity to its intrinsic nature"
Narcissus Quagliata

"Alkion in the Sea" is the image chosen as the front page for the book "Painting with Light" by Narcissus Quagliata.

39" x 59" Leaded, blown glass with fused glass border.1991
Private Collection

I vehemently believe that the material has barely been explored and that one should constantly look to the future and not to the past."

Narcissus Quagliata teaches and lectures world wide: Europe, America, Japan. His schedule of lectures and workshops can be obtained from Frances Bennett at (510)537-1412

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