“From tiny experiences we build cathedrals.” – Orhan Pamuk, Nobel Prize in Literature
Have you ever wished you could bottle a moment to keep forever? I’ve spent more than 20 years capturing memories and moments as miniature worlds in boxes, called Glass Cathedrals. I’ve made all sorts of Glass Cathedrals – of films I love, books, political messages, portraits of my heroes, I’ve even had a circus-themed solo art exhibition at Anthropologie. There are now thousands scattered around the world.
I especially love to create custom portraits – getting the tiny figures to resemble real people doing what they love, with the people they love, in the places they love.
“I feel your work is like ripping up the bathroom floor of an old home and finding an entire other floor that belonged to the owners from half a century ago. It is magical and new and familiar all at the same time.” – Rani W., Chicago