About Us
Born on Long Island, NY in 1975, Justin Cavagnaro has been following his creative side since childhood. After focusing on art through high school he attended Suffolk County Community College, where he experimented with a variety of 2-D and 3-D media including watercolors, oil and acrylic paints, clay, wood, airbrushing and zinc plate printmaking. He received an Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts in 1996. A fascination with, and curiosity about the glass making process led to his enrollment in the Crafts department at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, to study Glassblowing in 1998. In 2001 he received a BFA in Crafts with concentrations in Glass and Woodworking. He has been pursuing a career as an independent artist since that time. Upon finishing his studies in Philadelphia Justin moved to the Finger Lakes region of New York where he worked for The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass as an Artist Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and Instructor. In the fall of 2002 he and two colleagues opened a glass and ceramics studio & gallery in Dagsboro, Delaware. After four years, in 2007, he moved from the collaborative studio to build his own glass shop and to work independently while remaining in the Dagsboro area. Justin and his wife Kim now work in their own studio, which is set up for off-hand furnace glassblowing and flame working as well as ceramics and jewelry. Justin’s glass pieces can be seen in many of the regions craft shows, galleries and museum exhibitions.Continuing to explore the unending possibilities of working with hot and cold glass, Justin has been expanding his body of work while pushing himself to experiment with new designs and techniques. He creates sculptural and functional pieces that emphasize depth, layers, light transference and the relationship between interiors and exteriors. Playing off of glass’ natural tendencies, Justin tries to maintain a fluidity and grace throughout his work, making even physically heavy pieces appear visually light. His work showcases his fascination with glass as a medium, and his passion for the processes by which these pieces are created. Though at times influenced by classic forms, he gives all of his pieces a contemporary touch.
There isn’t a time that Kim doesn’t remember creating with her hands. She was given her first potters wheel at age 8 and has loved working with clay ever since. Kim graduated form The University of The Arts in 2001 with a BFA in Crafts and a concentration in Ceramics, during this time of immersive study Kim decided the only way to be completely involved in the entire process of creating was to make every component of her Art herself. From making her own glazes to even making the porcelain clay she works with. In 2009 Kim discovered her love for making jewelry and has since been pursing that passion. She uses only high quality semi precious stones and components she has found or made to make her work as personal and unique as possible. Which ever medium Kim is working with you can clearly see she has an eye for simplicity, refined shapes and elegant curves. She hopes you can feel the sense of peace she gets from creating, in every piece she makes.
Our best creations yet….
Calla & Iyla
