Statement

Artist Statement
On my studio wall is the quote, "Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources
of happiness in life." Presently I am exploring the limits of glass movement by subtly influencing
the variables of mass, heat, and time. Within me, my artwork evokes a sense of tranquility, a
reflection of nature's organic patterns: a balance of simple geometry and pure chance. My
sculptures-delicate in appearance but strong in form-capture life's spontaneity. The interplay
of color, shape, and movement speaks to the raw yet purposeful unpredictability of nature,
while the weaving of light casts shadows that intrigue, creating art within art.

Biography
Karen Bexfield's art compliments her practice as a manual physical therapist-both are cerebral,
intuitive, and tactile. An Albuquerque resident, she embarked on her artist career in 1996, first
working with wood, stone and metal. In 2003 she shifted her focus to glass, drawn toward its
myriad challenges. Karen likes to experiment and push the limits of glass as her current work
reflects. Her recent focus has been on controlling the variables that influence the movement of
glass. Through the manipulation of heat and mass, Karen has developed her artistic signature,
creating kiln-formed glass sculptures that mirror the organic patterns of nature.