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Artist Biography – Timothy L Keyzers

Tim has always been a creative person, fascinated by the many avenues of expression. In the mid to late ‘90’s, as a skateboarder and punk house organizer (if there is such a thing), Tim experienced powerful insights about the capacity of D.I.Y.; the movement posited: anything is possible, get your hands on the job yourself, and, at the very least, be honest with yourself. The experience of these concepts has had a profound influence on his style of expression and way of life. The partnership with his wife Mya Lynn, who is a nature-loving science-nerd super-freak with a passion for fashion, has evolved to a world of inspiration and support. This stability and support gives Tim the tools to create from an honest and personal place, with no excuse for taking short cuts.

Tim’s principle practice, lampworking, follows a tradition that dates back 3,500 years. Although the tools, materials and techniques have evolved, the spiritual connection evoked by witnessing the melting glass, then holding the final artifact, has not. Tim uses a bench mount torch fueled by propane and oxygen along with minimal hand tools to manipulate borosilicate glass. His most valuable tools are steady hands and an honest reflection upon his own work. Dealing with these sensitive materials can lead to happy accidents and inspire new work. The goal, however, is to transfer that ghost-image in the mind’s eye exactly into the physical realm.

His current works focus on the human aesthetic response to solve a problem and translate the unknown. “I aim to create an artifact that evokes translation based on the personal experiences with nature as well as fantasy of the beholder, truly transcending age, gender and culture.”

For a year and a half Tim was a manager at the organized glass studio of Chubby Glass in Boulder, Colorado. He taught lampworking to beginners (now successful artists). During this time Tim participated in advanced workshops lead by renowned glass artists Robert Mickelson and Milon Townsend. From 2005-2009 Tim was general manager of the nation’s largest importer and distributor of Italian glass rod, Frantz Art Glass and Supply. In 2008, as a guest of Effetre and Vetrofond glass manufacturers, he spent time in Italy, privileged to visit the studios of masters such as Vittorio Constantini, Lucio Bubacco, Dalvade Salvadori, and Cesare Toffolo.

Tim has produced two instructional lampworking DVDs and in June of 2010 started Oakland Bay Alchemy, which is located outside of Shelton, Washington, on Oakland Bay, where he and his wife reside.

Tim’s work has been featured in some of the largest Flameworking Trade Magazines including “The Flow” and “Glass Art”.

Many of you know that I love participating in local art shows and markets to show my new marble creations and display ideas. The conversations we share at these events play an important role in my creative process and help me to discover new ways to reflect on my work… If you get a chance to stop by and say hello at a show, please do.

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My email address is tim.keyzers@gmail.com

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