KAREN WYLDE - FUSED GLASS

KAREN WYLDE is a native of the Pacific Northwest who was born in Spokane, WA and raised in Tumwater, WA. She considers herself very luck to be living in Central Oregon where she is a recent transplant from Portland.

Her involvement in making fused glass began while living in Portland. "That city is such a center for glass artists. Whenever I am in Portland, I'm amazed at the innovative glass art that I see everywhere, especially fused glass. I hope I can bring some of that inspiration to Central Oregon and share my work here."

Karen enjoys working with patterns and designs. She is inpsired by designs she sees on clothing, carpets, furniture, road signs, or just about anything. She also enjoys playing with colors. Having lived in Mexico City and traveled extensively throughout Mexico, color became an important part of her art. Some of her pieces use metal work created by Gilbert Shepherd. Karen and Gilbert's common interest in Art Deco designs led to a collaboration of individually designed plates that are unique and functional.

Karen is a member of the Oregon Glass Guild and the Glass Art Sociey.