Thomas Spake

The handblown glass creations of Thomas Spake feature vibrant colors that float across the surface of vases, vessels, and bowls. The organic patterns of these handblown works often form abstract landscapes where stretched bands of glass serve as horizon lines. Carved lines become rivers’ curves and the cascade of waterfalls. A final sandblasting to his works’ exterior provides a smooth matte-like finish.

Thomas’s backyard studio is in nearby Jasper, Tennessee, where his most recent ventures include sculptural forms. In 2017 Thomas was selected as a Master Artist for the state of Tennessee. His work was also featured alongside that of Dave Chihuly in the celebrated Jellies: Living Art exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium.