John Cook was born in Hollywood, California
in 1947. He studied with internationally known glass artist John
Burton for two years after which John Cook received a scholarship
to Brooks Institute of Fine Art and graduated with honors in 1972,
receiving his B.F.A..
John lives and maintains a studio and gallery in Gearhart, Oregon.
His current work is an eclectic mix of vases, bowls and perfume
bottles, many with applied silver glass decorations resembling
a metal stand. John also does pieces based on floral motifs.
His lamps and lighting fixtures are designed and made at his studio
including the metal work. John has exhibited in many galleries
and museums, nationally and internationally.
Becoming a Master Glass Blower requires years of dedicated practice,
talent, creativity and stamina. John Cook has been blowing glass
since he graduated with honors and received his B.F.A. from Brooks
Institute of Fine Arts in 1972.
Beginning with raw materials like sand, soda ash, potash and metal
oxides John creates vessels, wall sculptures, perfume bottles, glasses,
ornaments, lamps and lighting fixtures all designed and made at
his studio including the metal work for the light fixtures.
John Cook Studios and Glass Gallery is located on the beautiful
Oregon Coast Highway 101 in Gearhart.
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