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His studio in <big><big><b>Philadelphia, PA</b></big></big>, the
Bernard Katz Glass Studio and Gallery, is open to the public to view <b>glassblowing</b>.
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<p>Bernard Katz is an artist specializing in glass blowing and <a
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He creates gorgeous sculptures from glass that will brighten up even
the dreariest of rooms.</p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part1.08060808.02080203@glassblower.info"
 alt="The Grand Serenoa" title="The Grand Serenoa"
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<p>Having graduated from the Temple University's Tyler <a
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of Art, he began working with well-known glass artists before setting
out on his own. </p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part2.02070209.02070502@glassblower.info" alt="Montara"
 title="Montara" class="image img_assist_custom" height="334"
 width="499"><span class="caption" style="width: 497px;"><strong>Montara</strong></span></span></p>
<p>His studio in Philadelphia, PA, the Bernard Katz Glass Studio and <a
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is open to the public to view glassblowing. "I think sometimes you take
for granted, when you see glass in your cupboard, how it was made,"
said Bernard Katz. "...I think what people take away from this is
seeing glass in its molten, honey like form, when it's at 2,000 <a
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and being manipulated. Glassblowing is interesting to watch live
because artists work in teams and there's a sense of immediacy required
to manipulate the glass before it cools.&#8221; </p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part3.09070400.03040705@glassblower.info" alt="The Avelino"
 title="The Avelino" class="image img_assist_custom" height="281"
 width="500"><span class="caption" style="width: 498px;"><strong>The
Avelino</strong></span></span></p>
<p>Using objects found in the natural world, Bernard creates vessels in
transparent colors encased in layers of clear <a id="KonaLink4"
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He then applies a darker layer, which is later etched away to reveal
the image and amazing colors. On the outside of the piece, he applies
reduction flames to give it that metallic-looking glow. </p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part4.01000205.01030405@glassblower.info" alt="Trans Bolinas"
 title="Trans Bolinas" class="image img_assist_custom" height="319"
 width="500"><span class="caption" style="width: 498px;"><strong>Trans
Bolinas</strong></span></span></p>
<p>In some of his newer work, he shows communication between two
individuals and titles the pieces using <a id="KonaLink5"
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words of endearment.<br>
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Bernard works with his wife, Katie, and says their daughter Alyson is
their chief inspiration.<br>
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<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part5.08020908.08050600@glassblower.info" alt="Bikeya"
 title="Bikeya" class="image img_assist_custom" height="330" width="499"><span
 class="caption" style="width: 497px;"><strong>Bikeya</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part6.07000907.07010706@glassblower.info"
 alt="Trans Terra Ceia" title="Trans Terra Ceia"
 class="image img_assist_custom" height="600" width="364"><span
 class="caption" style="width: 362px;"><strong>Trans Terra Ceia</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part7.07020001.08020805@glassblower.info" alt="Shidoni"
 title="Shidoni" class="image img_assist_custom" height="336"
 width="499"><span class="caption" style="width: 497px;"><strong>Shidoni</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="inline middle"><img
 src="cid:part8.05080904.07010006@glassblower.info" alt="The Vilano"
 title="The Vilano" class="image img_assist_custom" height="600"
 width="344"><span class="caption" style="width: 342px;"><strong>The
Vilano</strong></span></span> </p>
<p>Some
of his work reminds me of fire, and other pieces are similar to ice.
It&#8217;s sort of like he takes those two elements and freezes them in time.
What do <i>you</i> think of his art?</p>
<p>&nbsp;<br>
Many thanks to <a href="http://www.bernardkatzglass.com/index.html"
 target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bernard Katz</a>! </p>
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