"Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Albert Enstein
Geoffrey crozier
Artist Statement
“My work is a direct result of the inspirations and fascinations rooted in my rural, work-oriented way of life. The tools we use to provide food and create goods, humanity’s capacity to become a master—seemingly a god within their crafts and trades—and the magnificence of the natural world that surrounds me all inform my practice. These inspirations are born into glass in the form of pristine glass knives, intricate flowers, fine tableware, vases, etc., as I continue to explore the possibilities of one of earth’s most perplexing and romantically enticing materials: glass.”
Geoffrey Crozier’s glasswork bridges the gap between artistic investigation and master artisan practice. Drawing from the Venetian school of thought, his work is characterized by deep, rich colours; a strong emphasis on pattern and surface; a sustained interest in light; and a commitment to craft developed through years of practice and meticulous attention to detail.
These works illustrate Geoff’s interest in perfecting specific glass objects while simultaneously improvising upon the intended use of the medium. The knives are indicative of his practice of translating functional objects into ornamentation, while the flowers serve as a porthole into an unseen world where fiction and narrative come to life.
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Education:
2014-2016 Sheridan College – Oakville, Ontario
· Craft and Design – Glass Advanced Diploma
2013 – Haliburton School of Art Design – Haliburton, Ontario
· Glass Certificate – 4 Month Program
Work Experience:
2022 Flameworking and Fused Glass Classes, Self-employed, Ontario
· Instruct students in flameworking and fused glass techniques in my home studio.
2019 Glassblowing Workshop 101, Living Arts Centre (LAC), Mississauga
· Taught introductory glassblowing skills to participants in a workshop setting.
2018 Assisted on Netflix series Blown Away
· Provided technical support and assistance to contestants on a glassblowing competition show.
2018 Taught Weekend Workshops, LAC, Mississauga
· Taught multiple weekend workshops, provided assistance and maintenance of studio.
2018 Canada Day Demonstration, LAC, Mississauga
· Created a sculpted fish for public demonstration on Canada day
2016 Glass Gathering Demo, Glass Gathering, Canada
· Demonstrated the creation of a large sculpted flower vessel at a glass conference.
2015-2016 Hot Shop T.A., Sheridan College – Oakville, Ont.
· Assisted students in the alternative media program with glassblowing techniques.
Workshops Attended:
2025 One week workshop with Lucio Bubacco, Scuola Bubacco - Murano
2024 One week workshop with Martin Kremer & Gabriele Küstner - Corning, NY
2024 One week workshop with Marta Edoc - Corning, NY
2019 One week workshop with Margaret Neher - Corning, NY
2016 Two weeks watching Davide Fuin, DF Glassworks – Murano
2016 Two week workshop with Deborah Moore, Pilchuck – Seattle, WA
2013 Four day workshop, Blown Away Glass – Elora, ON
2013 One Week Flameworking with Tim Drier – Corning, NY
2013 Three day workshop with Terry Craig – Halliburton, ON
Exhibition History:
2016 4/3 (Four over Three), Super Wonder Gallery – Toronto, Ont.
2016 Vitrify, The Sandra Ainsley Gallery – North York, Ont.
2016 Crafts and Design Graduation Exhibition, Sheridan College Gallery – Oakville, Ont.
2016 Glass: Inside Out, Sheridan College Gallery – Oakville, Ont.
2015 Glass: Inside Out, Sheridan College Gallery – Oakville, Ont.
2015 Food for Thought, Sheridan College – Oakville, Ont.
Awards:
2019 Full Flameworking Scholarship, Corning with Margaret Neher
2016 Pilchuck Glass Award – Given to students showing outstanding academic performance in glass
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