Artists

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Claire Taylor

Claire is a botanical and wildlife artist living in the Ely area. Claire was raised in the Chicago area and spent many summers on Burntside Lake outside of Ely. After attending the University of Arizona and spending 10 years in Phoenix, she returned permanently to Minnesota in 1979. Claire has been working with stained glass [...]

2019-10-01T11:20:50-05:00

Mike Tonder

Michael Tonder creates one-of-a-kind glass sculptures. Hand-cut from flat sheets of glass, each creation is carefully assembled, then fired in an electric kiln. After firing, the fused glass forms are then carved and etched to completion. Within each form, Tonder employs internal lines, altered surface textures, and light reflection, refraction, and diffusion to create tension, [...]

2019-09-30T23:33:44-05:00