Cynthia England is gallery director at Alaska Glass Gallery, Downtown.

The interplay of light and color from a Tiffany lamp left a lasting impression on Cynthia when she was a child. In 1980 she began working with glass, developing her expertise in stained glass, glass fusing, slumping, and glass blowing.

She holds degrees from Ohio State University and San Diego State University.

Working and studying with internationally recognized glass artists over the past 15 years, her main focus has been glass blowing.

Cynthia says "Living in Alaska can be isolating but gives you a sense of independence in the creative process." The vibrant colors and dynamic lines of each form reflect the extremes in the Alaska environment in which she works. Cynthia uses heat, gravity, and centrifugal force to determine the final shape each piece will take. Contact Cynthia at info@alaskaglassgallery.com