Full Circles by Sarah Klein 

Artist reception Nov 2nd 4-6pm at New Classic. On view November 2-30th. 

Exploring the medium of glass has deepened my interest in material

processes. I approach glassware much like screen printing, first using

stenciled silkscreens to produce designs and then sifting powdered glass

through the screen. The work is kiln-fired and built-up gradually with

additional layers of powered glass. Each piece undergoes multiple firings,

typically between three and eight. With each firing, the image becomes

more elaborate, demonstrating the medium’s capacity for both precision

and unpredictability. Chemical reactions would sometimes introduce

subtle, organic variations. The final form is never exactly what I anticipate,

but once cooled, it is permanently fixed, like a moment crystallized in time.

I’m drawn to the idea that beauty can emerge from loss. To transcend isn’t

always easy, or possible, but the effort often brings clarity. Glass may

appear delicate, yet it is also strong and resilient—qualities I see reflected

in life itself. These paradoxes inspire my work, inviting me to find strength

and hope even in moments of fragility.