“Art as a form of communication takes over where language leaves off.” This assertion by glass artist Jeffrey P’an crystallizes his belief in art’s power. Art, he feels, “is very well equipped to communicate things that are not usually said in words.” From his studio/factory/store in the heart of Mystic, Connecticut, P’an is communicating his interpretations and reactions to life, nature and music through his glass creations. His art is desired by a growing list of collectors all over the world. Working with a diverse palette of colors and textures, P’an’s artistry distinctively makes glass the star. “What I try to do is create an ever-changing world with the transparency.” His techniques for blending and layering geometric shapes and patterns result in designs of luminous acuity that accentuate, rather than overpower, the crystalline character of the glass. A vase becomes a medium … [Read more...] about JEFFREY P’AN: AN AESTHETIC INSTINCT THAT CANNOT BE TAUGHT
