Artist Index

Kenny Talamas
Allison Byrd
Erinn Holmes
Daiji

Vortex Glassworks is a team of glass artists located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. VGW connects modern technology with old world craftsmanship to create works of art that raise awareness in human consciousness. They are currently working together to create the "ancient symbols in modern glass" series and independently on sculptures and unique glass art marbles. VGW specializes in Dichroic Borosilicate Art and contributes to the research and development of dichroic borosilicate glass.

Kenny Talamas: Proprietor/Glass Artist

Kenny Talamas has been a lampworker (glass torch artist) for eight years. He is originally from Sarasota, Florida where he painted murals with his family for ten years. He later apprenticed with sculptor Frank Colson, who had a profound influence on his technique and attention to detail. There he learned hand-building ceramic techniques, bronze casting and developed a passion for the "fire arts". After taking a workshop with glass artist Susan Gott in Tampa, FL., Kenny was hooked! He has studied lampworking with glass artist Robert Mickelsen at The Penland School of Crafts. He has also studied hot glass sculpture with glass artist Mark Petrovic at Penland and with Colby Wise. Kenny relocated to the beautiful Pacific Northwest in 2002, and currently works with glass artist Erinn Holmes, jewelry designer Allison Byrd, and the dichroic encasement team.

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Allison Byrd: Jewelry Designer/Sales

Allison Byrd has eight years experience with handcrafted jewelry and semi-precious gemstones. She is inspired to create wearable works of art using an eclectic mix of beads ranging from lampworked art glass, precious metals, and gemstones. Each piece of jewelry is unique. Allison is currently developing innovative glass bead and jewelry designs with glass artist Kenny Talamas.

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Erinn Holmes: Vortex Jedi

Erinn Holmes specializes in dichroic vortex marbles. His diligent use of dichroic glass, technical ability, and creativity has enabled him to raise the standers for dichroic encasement in borosilicate glass art. Born in 1970, Holmes has spent most of his life in the Pacific Northwest and is greatly inspired by the ocean. He works independently in his own studio and is now creating vortex marbles exclusively for Vortex Glassworks.

“ I am humbled to live in such a magical place. The sound of the ocean and the beautiful mountains create an environment that inspires me to manifest amazing vortex marbles”

-Erinn Holmes

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Daiji: Inspirational Muse and Security

"Heh heh heh heh, heh heh."

-Daiji Byrd-Talamas

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