I am a Minnesota native now residing in Oregon, and have had a life-long interest in art and design. My first exposure to fused glass was in 2002, and my intended hobby very quickly became a passion. I enjoy playing with the iridescence and transparency of the glass and often incorporate copper - as foil, mesh or wire - and occasionally brass into the pieces. The metals interact with the glass in unpredictable ways, which just adds to the fun.
My work is comprised primarily of smaller functional pieces, although I have created several larger pieces for display. As you see in the photos, most of my designs tend toward the abstract contemporary, with an Asian sensibility. Many of the designs work well in different colors of glass to fit a particular dÈcor or can be translated into other available shapes. Contact me if you wish to commission a custom piece.
Previously I have had careers in business writing and physical therapy, but lately I have been focusing solely on fused glass. My work is shown in several galleries in Oregon and California.
Because the glass pieces are created by hand, each one is unique; you can expect variations from piece to piece. All pieces are safe for serving food and can be cleaned in the dishwasher; not for use in oven or microwave.
For additional information or to order, contact:
Annette Paajanen
503.723.9090
Annette@PaajanenFusedGlass.com
webmaster, Laura Paajanen
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