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2025, GlassArtist Website: campbellartworks.square.site
BIO:
Ariel Danza is a multidisciplinary glass and jewelry artist specializing in flameworking, handmade jewelry, and small-scale sculptural glasswork. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Ariel creates unique, high-quality pieces that blend craftsmanship, functionality, and artistic expression. Her body of work includes intricately crafted marbles, whimsical glass potted plants, custom jewelry, glass straws, and seasonal ornaments, all thoughtfully designed and individually handmade.
When not in the studio making her own pieces, Ariel shares her passion through teaching. She is a licensed elementary science educator, but also offers both group and private instruction in flameworking, stained glass, and jewelry making. She is committed to ongoing learning and experimentation, constantly refining techniques and exploring new styles to expand her creative repertoire.
More of Ariel’s work can be seen on social media or via her website: https://campbellartworks.square.site https://www.instagram.com/ariken_cam/
Artist Statement:
My work is rooted in a love for the transformative nature of glass and the intimate scale of handmade jewelry. Through the process of flameworking, I shape molten glass into vibrant, tactile pieces that spark curiosity and joy, whether it’s a delicate pendant, a glass plant that lives forever, or a tiny universe trapped inside a marble.
Each object I create is infused with intention and care. I use high-quality materials to ensure that every piece is not only beautiful but lasting. I’m drawn to both functionality and whimsy, which is why you’ll find a mix of wearable art, decorative objects, and everyday items like reusable glass straws in my collection.
Teaching is also a vital part of my practice. I find joy in helping others discover the magic of working with glass and metal, and I believe that sharing skills keeps the spirit of craft alive and evolving.
At its heart, my work is about connection. Between material and maker, object and owner, student and teacher. I hope each piece invites people to pause, look closer, and appreciate the beauty in small, intentional things.