Bio: Virginia Spalter moved from Michigan to Florida with her family in the early nineties. With a strong desire to create, she worked with such mediums as charcoal & ink drawing, painting, pottery, silversmithing and photography. Finding one medium to study has always been a challenge and she continues to experiment with all while following her passion in the glass world. She blends her love of color and style seamlessly into each piece to create unique works of glass. Her ever evolving designs of contemporary bowls, sushi sets, platters, artful tablescapes and wonderful funky wearable art keep her work fresh and inspiring, setting her apart in the glass industry. Virginia's journey into the glass world began in the fall of 2004. She created her company name "On The Virg Designs" in the fall of 2005. Her work is now available across the Tampa Bay area in local galleries and boutiques.
Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit inspired her current body of work "In The City" as she explores the colorful side of glass and living in the city. This body of work is showcased in the Brandon Regional Library's "Art Under Glass" exhibit during the month of June . Exhibition in the Mook Gallery follows for the month of November - "The Natives Are Loose" an exhibition with 4 local artists in 4 different mediums.
Gallery locations: Tampa Artist Emporium - 3415 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, FL;
Southshore Gallery - 447 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL
The Creative Native Gallery - 5307 N Faulkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel - 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa, FL
Artist Statement: As I immersed myself in the exploration of warm glass, my appreciation for color, light and the fluidity of glass has inspired me to create glass art for everyday life. I hope to bring the passion and appreciation for hand made glass that I have acquired to all willing to bring art glass in to their lives. Accentuating graphic design and color, my goal is to make each piece as unique as the person experiencing it!
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