Mazet Studios is the work of the three Mazet brothers: Joshua, Eli, and Tim from Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is recognized as a national center for lampwork glass, and home of the Eugene Public Glass School.
Josh Mazet received his BFA in Ceramics from the University of Oregon in 1999. After graduating he was invited into the Fine Arts Department as a resident artist. For three years he maintained a studio, instructed the the U of ‘s wood fired ceramics class which included students and community members, and led 15 fires in the university’s Anagama Kiln.
It was during this time Josh was introduced to lampworking boroscilicate. His work in ceramics gave him a understanding and comfort with flame, atmospheres, kilns, and the chemistry of glass. This compounded with the similarities of the medium, allowed for a smooth and rapid learning of a new medium.
Eli Mazet might be the most passionate glass artists you could ever meet. Setting up his own studio space within months of TIm, he was soon on his torch 30-40 hours a week. In a few years Eli accomplished a level of skill that would take most people a lifetime Eli's enthusiasm for glass is contagious , and soon he found outlets for his glass on the Oregon Coast.
Recently Eli has begun painting, using subject matters he has made in glass, bringing his frogs, whales, and joy of making art to the canvas.
Timothy Mazet is the youngest of the Mazet brothers, and the most naturally gifted artist. He has a great eye for detail and precision, which can bee seen in his Dichroic Vortex marbles. He had always enjoyed drawing, and is a self taught tattoo artist. In 2000, Tim expressed interest in glass to Josh and together they quickly set up a small glass studio.
Three brothers working together allows for a great range of expression, and unlimited potential. Our sources of inspiration are varied, as are our personalities. Ultimately we seek to make beautiful objects for people to enjoy and cherish for lifetimes. We love what we do.
Our works has received recognition and awards most proudly the Eugene Public Glass School's 2006 Peoples Choice Award. Josh and El now regularly instruct lampworking from their private studio and at various schools through out the U.S. .
Three brothers working together allows for a great range of expression, and unlimited potential. Our sources of inspiration are varied, as are our personalities. Ultimately we seek to make beautiful objects for people to enjoy and cherish for lifetimes. We love what we do.
Our works has received recognition and awards, most proudly the Eugene Public Glass School's 2006 Peoples Choice Award. Josh and El now regularly instruct lampworking from their private studio and at various schools through out the U.S. .