* Artist Biography *
Fine Art Glass by Famous GlassMaster
Specialty - Art Glass Sculptures

Elodie Holmes is the founder and owner of Liquid Light Glass, Inc. The name, Liquid Light Glass, comes from the process of working molten glass in an intense torch flame of light. The unique glass of Elodie Holmes is hand sculpted using traditional techniques of glass blowing, lampwork, cutting, polishing, and etching. "The spontaneity involved in working molten glass is highly satisfying," Elodie comments. "Whether sculpting in a torch flame or off the end of a blowpipe, the process creates a tension which is reflected in the art itself. Each piece is a glimpse into an event frozen in time. They may be surreal, ceremonial or even comical, but all most always mysterious." Born in 1959, Elodie continues a family tradition of artists, beginning with her great-grandfather, Frank Graham Holmes, former Chief Designer of Lenox China for nearly fifty years. She studied glass and ceramics at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, where she apprenticed under several renowned glass artists. In 1984 the Pilchuck School of Glass awarded her a teaching assistant position, followed by a scholarship in 1985. In 1987, Elodie founded Liquid Light Glass. Elodie effectively combines both flame-working and off-hand glass blowing to expand her innovative and unique designs. In 1997, Elodie was asked to participate in a four month exhibit of her work by the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie in Cadwalader park. This exhibition spanned four generations of Holmes artists: aforementioned Frank Graham Holmes, noted ceramicist and painter Graham Holmes, Jr., award winning design architect Stephen Holmes (Elodie's brother), and Elodie herself. Another highlight of the year was Elodie's acceptance of a White house invitation from President and First Lady Clinton to create a unique glass Christmas ornament which is now part of their permanent collection in Washington, D.C.