Mark Sudduth

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

The desire for people to make something with their own hands is as old as time, but when certain individuals have the innate ability to create beautiful works of art with theirs, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Mark Sudduth's exceptional hand-blown and sculptural glass takes "working with your hands" to a whole new level. "The entire process of concept, design and execution in the hot and cold shop is my responsibility. I've built much of my own equipment. I melt my own glass. I blow it as well as cut, grind, engrave and polish it. All of this puts me in very close proximity with my work. Since 1983, I have operated a full-time studio for my work and have made my passion into my livelihood. The ability to manipulate glass and achieve a desired result has taken a great deal of time and effort, yet it still holds the mystique it did when I first started." Mark's work is included in many public and private collections and can be found for purchase at the Cleveland Museum of Art store.

I have operated a private glass studio for over twenty-seven years. I like the material, I like the process, and I love making things with my hands. Beyond all that enjoyment, there must be something else, a reason or thought behind the work. Otherwise, in the long run, we are just going through a set of motions with no means to an end. I have always had a relationship with my work and have pushed in different directions for different bodies of work. That is how things stay fresh for me. Simple enjoyment is not enough. These concepts or ideals become a far greater driving force and sustain a life-long relationship with a material I interact with daily. At some level, it is no longer a process or technique, but a way of life.

I have operated a private glass studio for over twenty-seven years. I like the material, I like the process, and I love making things with my hands. Beyond all that enjoyment, there must be something else, a reason or thought behind the work. Otherwise, in the long run, we are just going through a set of motions with no means to an end. I have always had a relationship with my work and have pushed in different directions for different bodies of work. That is how things stay fresh for me. Simple enjoyment is not enough. These concepts or ideals become a far greater driving force and sustain a life-long relationship with a material I interact with daily. At some level, it is no longer a process or technique, but a way of life.

I have operated a private glass studio for over twenty-five years. I like the material, I like the process, and I love making things with my hands. Beyond all that enjoyment, there must be something else, a reason or thought behind the work. Otherwise, in the long run, we are just going through a set of motions with no means to an end. I have always had a relationship with my work and have pushed in different directions for different bodies of work. That is how things stay fresh for me. Simple enjoyment is not enough. These concepts or ideals become a far greater driving force and sustain a life-long relationship with a material I interact with daily. At some level, it is no longer a process or technique, but a way of life.

I have operated a private glass studio for over twenty-five years. I like the material, I like the process, and I love making things with my hands. Beyond all that enjoyment, there must be something else, a reason or thought behind the work. Otherwise, in the long run, we are just going through a set of motions with no means to an end. I have always had a relationship with my work and have pushed in different directions for different bodies of work. That is how things stay fresh for me. Simple enjoyment is not enough. These concepts or ideals become a far greater driving force and sustain a lifelong relationship with a material I interact with daily. At some level, it is no longer a process or technique, but a way of life.