OLIAN GLASS

Matthew Olian has been working with hot glass for the past 15 years. As a child, Matthew had a fascination with crystals and minerals. He was captivated by the concepts of transparency and refraction of light. The idea of manipulating such properties eventually led him to the art of glassblowing..... Matt began his quest for glassblowing knowledge by taking classes at The Corning Museum of Glass. He enrolled in the first of many classes when he was only 16 years old. Matt was hooked from day one! Armed with a basic technical foundation and boundless inspiration from several mentors, Matt then delved into the world of glass and began developing his artistic vision. He spent countless hours at his home studio in southern New Jersey perfecting his skills.