Mazet Studios - Glass Art at .....
Mazet Studios is the work of the three Mazet brothers: Joshua, Eli and Timothy from Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is recognized as a national center for lamp work glass, and home of the Eugene Public Glass School.
Joshua Mazet received his BFA in Ceramics from the University of Oregon in 1999. After graduating he was invited into the Fine Arts Department as a resident artist. For three years he held a studio at the U of O, instructing 25 students and community members year round in the art of wood fired ceramics.
It was during this time Josh was introduced to lamp working. With his degree in ceramics behind him, Josh had a natural understanding and comfort with flame atmospheres, kilns, and the chemistry of glass. This compounded with similarities of the materials, allowed for a smooth and rapid learning of the new medium.
Timothy Mazet is the youngest of the Mazet brothers, and the most naturally gifted artist. He has a great eye for detail and precision, which can be seen in his Dichroic Vortex marbles. He had always enjoyed drawing, and is a self taught tattoo artist. In 2000, Tim expressed his interest in glass to Josh and together they quickly set up a small glass studio.
Eli Mazet might be the most passionate glass artist you could ever meet. Setting up his own studio space within months of Tim, Eli was on his torch 30-40 hours a week. In a few years Eli accomplished a level of skill that would take most people a lifetime. Eli's enthusiasm for glass is contagious, and he soon found outlets for his glass on the Oregon Coast. Recently Eli has begun painting. Using the subject matters he has made in glass, he brings his frogs, whales, and the joy of making art to the canvas.
Three broghers working together allows for a great range of expression, and unlimited potential. Their sources of inspiration are varied, as are their personalities. Ultimately, they seek to make beautiful objects for people to enjoy and cherish for lifetimes. They all love what they do!
Their work has received recognition and awards, most proudly the Eugene Public Glass School's 2006 People's Choice Award. In addition to their studio work, Joshua and Eli regularly instruct lamp working from their private studio and at various schools throughout the U.S. Presently their work can be found in private and public collections, fine galleries and museums, across the country and internationally.
