Jessi Moore is a talented glass artist known for her unique work and teaching contributions. She is originally from Seattle, Washington, and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, where she works as a freelance artist, fabricator, and instructor.
Jessi Moore began working with glass in 2001 and has been honing her skills ever since. She holds a BA in American Cultural Studies from Western Washington University and an MFA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. (people.cmog.org)
Throughout her career, she has worked and studied at various glass schools and studios across the United States, including in Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. While she was initially drawn to the drama and excitement of glassblowing, she later found her artistic voice in kiln-formed glass. Her current work combines multiple glass techniques, including pâte de verre, a labor-intensive method where glass particles are arranged in molds and then heated to fuse together. (people.cmog.org)
Jessi Moore has taught at prestigious institutions such as The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and Penland School of Craft. She has lectured on mold-blown glass for Getty and discussed pâte de verre processes at the Glass Art Society Conference. (urbanglass.org)
Her artistry focuses on an understanding of color and themes of human memory and perception. The challenging nature of working with glass continuously inspires her to learn and refine her craft. (glassart.org)
