John Denis

John Denis is a contemporary artist who, over the last two decades, has developed a signature medium combining glass and acrylic.

His work expands the boundaries of glass sculpture, introducing an aesthetic that bridges abstract, architectural, and natural forms.

The translucency of glass brings depth, light, and vitality to each piece, while acrylic adds clarity and contrast. Together, these materials create a modern sensibility rooted in texture, light, movement, and composition.

John begins each work with sketches drawn from a convergence of influences, including nature, music, and, at times, modern architecture. He focuses on a particular form and imagines its movement and transformation through time. Nature offers brilliant, hidden moments—fleeting compositions that can be brought forward and used as points of reference.

Music has always played an important role in his process. An upright piano in his studio acts as a collaborator, offering a different perspective when he needs one. John feels a strong correlation between sculpture and song: both unfold through movement, rhythm, tension, and space.

When a piece is finished, it should pose a few compelling questions without ever fully giving itself away.

Red Dot Miami, Spectrum Chicago, Other Art Show Atlanta, Hampton's Fine Art Fair