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About Artist
Hi there,
my name is Karen Irwin and I love glass. Glass beads became a bit of an addiction and when I found out I could make my own I was forever caught. I also create unique and funky fused glass pendants,pearl and semi precious jewellery, original glass plates and wall panels and a range of hardwear and steampunk style jewellery.
I was incredibly proud of myself to place second in the 2008 NZGBA glass art awards and even more so when my bead "Rockpool Rhythm" took out the Best Lampworked Bead in 2009. A 2010 collaboration with Jen Crundwell gave us third place in the British Bead Awards pmc category and we look forward to entering again this year.
I have carved a niche in the new Zealand lampworking community by producing large organic focals and developing a technique whereby the lampwork designs can be transferred to fused glass pieces creating unique works of art.
My studio is located in the gorgeous coastal town of Ruakaka Beach and is open to the public by appointment.
Look around and enjoy the eye candy.
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