My work is a conversation between material and idea, where glass serves as both medium and conceptual framework. Rooted in the lineage of functional objects yet untethered from utility, each piece navigates the tension between tradition and contemporary expression. I approach the material with rigor—planning, refining, repeating—until form, color, and process align into something distilled, atmospheric, and enduring. Influenced by Color Field painting, Bauhaus systems, and the bold silhouettes of the Memphis movement, I work through a language of abstraction. Form is purposeful. Color is choreographed. I draw from textile structures and musical rhythms, finding kinship in systems that build complexity through repetition. My murrine compositions echo patterns found in time, architecture, and nature. Glass is a demanding partner—volatile, precise, and wholly unforgiving. It requires presence and trust in process. I’ve come to see it not just as a craft, but as a philosophy of making: rooted in discipline, open to improvisation. My objects hold that duality—strict yet playful, abstract yet tactile, graceful yet grounded.

“ These works are not just artifacts of labor and light, but expressions of a lifelong inquiry: how can we shape meaning through material? What emerges when we hold tension between intention and surrender? “   - Lynn Everett Read

I founded Vitreluxe Glass Works in 1999 with a vision to build an advanced glass studio uniquely designed for versatility, creativity, and efficiency. The name Vitreluxe combines two words that define my passion: vitreous, reflecting the brilliant luster of glass, and deluxe, a mid-century benchmark of quality. Since the first spark ignited in the studio, Vitreluxe has grown into a trusted maker's mark of excellence. I’ve dedicated over three decades to the art of glassworking. Each piece I create is handmade with the help of a skilled team of artisans who take immense pride in the details. I am proud to be an award-winning artist, designer, craftsman, and educator. Moreover, I am happy to live a life of creativity.