Malina Cipleu

My glass work captures fleeting instances of beauty giving them an illusion of permanence. Drawing inspiration from the delicate moments that weave the tapestry of our lives, I find beauty in the transient, where scenes unfold swiftly—a footprint erased by the tide, morning fog dissipating, a group of tinny mushrooms peeking from under a log, or distant laughter of once-young children.

As a glass artist, I find the medium fascinating in its transparency, reflection, fragility, and strength, as I allow it to guide me, understand it, and embrace the unexpected. Sheets of glass, enamels, and glass powders transform under the kiln's heat and provide me with a vocabulary I couldn’t find in words.

Within each piece lies a quiet conversation between form and emotion—a storytelling that I hope will connect profoundly with viewers and allow them to continue the story through their own lens.

The Other Art Fair Dallas May 9th-11th, 2024
"In Flow" solo show at the Ardest Gallery, Woodlands TX June 8th-July 7th, 2024