Borisilicate Glass with Matt Entenmann
The thing we like best about this artform is that it is created entirely with fire. Using such a strong energy to manipulate, create and form something out of nothing. Things made with purely fire are inherently awesome, this much we know. Add some serious skill and creativity and you've got a deadly combination. It is an artistry that easily inspires the boundaries of materials.
We now have the ability to show this amazing glass to the rest of the world, thanks to the very talented Matt Entenmann. We look forward to Matt's future creations, and we assure you each piece is a one of a kind masterpiece.
Threyda: How did you get into blowing glass?
Matt: A couple of my friends were playing around with bead making equipment and they let me melt some glass. As soon as I got my hands on it I was hooked. When I realized that I could make money creating art I knew that I would never work a conventional job again.
Threyda: How long have you been working with borosilicate glass?
Matt: Almost 12 years now
Threyda: What's your favorite part about blowing glass?
Matt: The whole process of glassblowing is amazing. First I envision what I will create and then without ever touching the glass directly (glass blowing uses gravity, centrifugal force, marving and air pressure to achieve form) I shape the glass into the image in my mind. The best part is opening the kiln the next morning and examining the glass art that I have created.
Threyda: What's the hardest part?
Matt: Defeat. When I spend hours working on something to have it crack, or if there are imperfections that are evident and render the piece unmarketable or not to my standard.
Threyda: How would you describe your style?
Matt: I like to think of my style as a blend of contrasting colors and natural form.
Threyda: What inspires your art?
Matt: Nature along with the inspiring medium I work in.
Threyda: Who do you look up to most as a fellow artist?
Matt: Dale Chihuly, Robert Mickelson, Milon Townsend, Paul Stankard to name a few...
Threyda: What is it like touching your skin to an oxygen propane torch burning at several thousand degrees?
Matt: I try my hardest not to do that, but have been the victim of several torch bites. I guess I would say searing unforgiving pain.
Threyda: What would you like to see happen with the artistic glass community?
Matt: Increased local support for the arts and communication between artists to share techniques and ideas.
Threyda: Outside of your art what are some of your other passions?
Matt: My wife and two sons and Kung Fu San Soo, which I have practiced for 14 years. Martial arts and glass blowing have many similarities and compliment each other.
Threyda: Tell us something about yourself you probably shouldn't tell us, for the fans.
Matt: All my pets have theme songs which I sing to them.
Threyda: Would you rather own a lightsaber or the hoverboard from Back to the Future 2?
Matt: As cool as a lightsaber is, I don't plan on doing dueling any time soon and I bet the hoverboard gets good gas mileage!
We now have the ability to show this amazing glass to the rest of the world, thanks to the very talented Matt Entenmann. We look forward to Matt's future creations, and we assure you each piece is a one of a kind masterpiece.
Threyda: How did you get into blowing glass?
Matt: A couple of my friends were playing around with bead making equipment and they let me melt some glass. As soon as I got my hands on it I was hooked. When I realized that I could make money creating art I knew that I would never work a conventional job again.
Threyda: How long have you been working with borosilicate glass?
Matt: Almost 12 years now
Threyda: What's your favorite part about blowing glass?
Matt: The whole process of glassblowing is amazing. First I envision what I will create and then without ever touching the glass directly (glass blowing uses gravity, centrifugal force, marving and air pressure to achieve form) I shape the glass into the image in my mind. The best part is opening the kiln the next morning and examining the glass art that I have created.
Threyda: What's the hardest part?
Matt: Defeat. When I spend hours working on something to have it crack, or if there are imperfections that are evident and render the piece unmarketable or not to my standard.
Threyda: How would you describe your style?
Matt: I like to think of my style as a blend of contrasting colors and natural form.
Threyda: What inspires your art?
Matt: Nature along with the inspiring medium I work in.
Threyda: Who do you look up to most as a fellow artist?
Matt: Dale Chihuly, Robert Mickelson, Milon Townsend, Paul Stankard to name a few...
Threyda: What is it like touching your skin to an oxygen propane torch burning at several thousand degrees?
Matt: I try my hardest not to do that, but have been the victim of several torch bites. I guess I would say searing unforgiving pain.
Threyda: What would you like to see happen with the artistic glass community?
Matt: Increased local support for the arts and communication between artists to share techniques and ideas.
Threyda: Outside of your art what are some of your other passions?
Matt: My wife and two sons and Kung Fu San Soo, which I have practiced for 14 years. Martial arts and glass blowing have many similarities and compliment each other.
Threyda: Tell us something about yourself you probably shouldn't tell us, for the fans.
Matt: All my pets have theme songs which I sing to them.
Threyda: Would you rather own a lightsaber or the hoverboard from Back to the Future 2?
Matt: As cool as a lightsaber is, I don't plan on doing dueling any time soon and I bet the hoverboard gets good gas mileage!
