Lynn Everett Read

Born in 1970 in Oceanside, California,

Lynn Everett Read has always been interested in the arts and craft. During high school the Mid-Valley Arts Council awarded his artistic endeavors with “Best of Show” in 1988. Since graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art with a degree in general sculpture studies, He has been a guest instructor at some of the leading fine arts schools and craft centers in the states, including Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, and Appellation Center for Crafts at Tennessee Tech., Pacific Northwest College of Art and the Eugene Glass School.

Lynn believes in the pure and honest methods of glass blowing using fire, silica, simple steel hand tools and the human spirit. All of his work is created by hand from start to finish. No molds or automation are used.The creative process begins with a general idea and is followed by hours at the furnace. The concept is not finished until perfection is reached. Inspiration can come from anywhere – textiles, mosaics, color field painting, or forms found in nature. Excellent craftsmanship is the focus in Lynn’s work. Beauty is in the details.

In 1999 Lynn founded Vitreluxe Glass Works and emerged as a young talent in the American Studio Glass Movement. He then had the oportunity to study with the best Italian Glass Workers both in the states and in Murano, Venice. Learning from Lino Tagliapetri, Davida Fion, Elio Quarisa. This experience inspired Him to opened his own glass studio in 2001.This is were a small team of artists produce one-of-a-kind objects and manufacturer lighting and sculpture for design firms as well as produce a line of production ware for home decor.His work can be seen in stores across the globe, as well as in casinos, restaurants and aquariums, including Mohegan Sun Casino, Treasure Island Casino, New York Aquarium and Sushi-Somba in Chicago.

Lynn received the Niche award for his goblet work in 2003. Recently His work has been featured in Elle Decore Magazine (December 2006), Chicago Magazine (April 2004), Fortune Small Business (April 2005), and Ritz Carlton Magazine (May 2005).

Lynn Everett Read received a BFA in Sculptural studies from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1993. After school He apprenticed as a glass blower with many talented American glass artists such as Anthony Corradetti, Dimirti Michaelides, Robert Gardner, David Garcia, Roger Parrimore, Paul Cunningham, and Boyd Sugiki. Over the last several years Lynn assisted two Italian masters. He assisted Lino Tagliapietra on a major project (“La Carta dei Sogni”) making cane at the Bullseye factory in Portland, Oregon. He also studied with Italian master Elio Quarisa at the “Inspiration Farm” in Bellingham, Washington.

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