Most artists can tell you either a teacher or an experience
that changed their lives; that put them on road to becoming the potter or
glassblower they were meant to be. For Paul Allen Counts this pivotal event was when he
was introduced to the art of glassblowing in 1978. As he says, “I was young,
full of energy and still searching for my educational direction in college. One
day I watched a glassblower work and this experience changed my world view.” From then on Paul’s affection for art became a passion for glass. In 1983 he received his BA in Glass/Ceramics and in 1985 his MA in Glass, both from
California
State at
Fullerton.
He then worked in several
California
glass studios as a production glassblower and studied with Dick Marquis and
Lino Taliapiatra at Haystack in the early 1990’s. Today Paul divides his time between his glass studio and sharing with college students his love for and knowledge of art.
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| Vase by Paul Counts |
Paul is known for his colorful furled murrine vases which
take a great deal of strength, determination, and skill to create. “I work at
art for myself; I offer the fruits of my endeavors as a token of thanks for the
life of an artist.” Paul says that his reward is the process of
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| Bowl by Paul Allen Counts |
creation and
that the finished piece is a bonus. We
are the fortunate recipients of that “bonus” for the beautiful pieces he creates reflect
his passion for what he does.
See more here.
Smith Galleries is located in suite J11 (second level) of the Village at Wexford at 1000 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, SC. Gallery hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday. 800.272.3870
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