Karin Hodes

Karin Hodes was born and raised in Delden, Twente in the East of Holland. Design and architecture have been very much part of her from an early age, the daughter of a building contractor she was often to be found with her nose in the latest design magazine. 'I was always busy with design and drawing.'' Through her work in home and garden design Karin came across glass as an art medium. The challenge was not to follow the already well beaten path but to discover the boundaries and possibilities of the materials and techniques.

Karin's architectural roots can clearly be seen in her works. Sleek lines define the shapes and compositions which often contain their own sense of movement. Her work has its own individual identity. Making use of her unique feel for design and colour Karin's works have included wall decoration, sculptures, bowls and jewellery created for both business and individual commissions. Many of her works have already found a place in homes, offices and public buildings. Karin appeared as one of only 73 recognized worldwide glass artists in the recently published American book "Best of Worldwide Glass Artists." In 1992 Karin began acquiring different techniques in glass art. Since 1999 she has lived and worked in D...

A few examples of my exhibitions:- Galerie Karin Hodes, Diepenheim, Alosery Art Gallery,Almere - Pot Design - Axel, ITAF Amsterdam - Glass Gallery Broft, Leerdam - Gallery Groeneveld, Almelo - Glass Gallery Yorash, Valkenburg - Gallery De Valk, Harlingen International (Glass)Art exhibitions:- International Glass Art Fair, Leerdam- 'Glasrijk Tubbergen'- 'Glass in Historical Light', Horn - Art in Ahoy, Rotterdam - Artmoment Diepenheim - Art Event, Antwerpen BE- SIAC Marseille F - Wonen & Co, De Beurs, Groningen - Kilnformed Glass, Joure

Permanent exhibition of my work:
Galerie Karin Hodes, Grotestraat 58, Diepenheim

Stock collection at:
Alosery Art Gallery, Almere / Gallery and sculpture park Groeneveld, Almelo