Erin Pell

Erin Pell is a glass artist based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with over two decades of experience working with hot glass. She has always felt a deep connection with nature and its balance between resilience and fragility. Her work is inspired by this connection, and the strong bond and associations we have with them. She doesn’t attempt to make exact replicas of nature but to reflect the feel and emotion of each plant.

The technique I employ is known as lampworking. It entails melting and sculpting glass rods in the flame of a propane and oxygen torch. I craft each piece without the use of molds or presses, relying solely on a few hand tools like shears and tweezers. This approach ensures that every piece has a distinctively organic feel, making each unique.