In recent history our society has tried to separate humanity from our bond with the natural world. Christianity and science have taught that Man is more reasonable, more spiritual and more deserving than the lower forms of life on our planet. Recently we are seeing the flaws in this philosophy and there are movements to stop the effects of more than a century of this disconnect from nature. I have always found the natural world inspiring, and through my work, I attempt to express our patent connection to the earth. I choose to work in glass because it is both a beautiful material and metaphor of humanity attempting to control a seemingly chaotic universe. Glass is a man-made material whose beauty can rival that of the most precious gems or metal. Yet we can find it lining our doors and windows or inauspiciously holding water at our dinner table. It is both elite and common, much like us.

    I create images which represent what I find fascinating and beautiful in nature. I do not always intend to represent these images in a realistic manner but rather to express the essence of what inspired me. I sometimes combine screen printed images with my exploration of lines, textures, colors and shapes within the glass. My intention is not to create a realistic scene, but an idea which is presented in such a way that the artwork is a beautiful and separate entity unto itself. My hope is that the viewer will be able to see where the inspiration originated and still enjoy the beauty of the glass as an object of art.

    Fused glass artist, Rob Morey comes from a background of sculpture in stone, wood and bronze, as well as printing. He previously worked under several bay area artists as an assistant. Ultimately, his early art career led him to teaching. One day, a former student showed Rob some fused glass jewelry she had made and he was hooked. Rob began taking classes and workshops up and down the west coast. In 2000, left his teaching job to pursue a career in glass and began R.A. Morey Designs.

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Born Bisbee, Arizona, 1957

Education:

2007 Space, Light, Glass; Pilchuck Glass School Marian Karel and Daniel Henzlik Stanwood, WA.
2006 Thinking About Glass; Jane Bruce and Steve Kline, Portland, OR.
2005 Thinking in Glass; Sylvia Levenson, Portland OR.
2005 Fusing with Frits and Powders; Bob Leatherbarrow, San Diego, CA.
2003 Expanding the Color Pallet; Roger Thomas, Gardena, CA.
2003 Developing Style; Doug Randal and Jack Doppler,Portland OR.
2003 Glass Fusing Techniques Brock Craig and Avery Anderson, Portland OR.
1995 B.A. Fine Arts California State University Stanislaus

Exhibitions:

2009 Marin MOCA -ACGA  Invitational    Novato, CA                                                                           2007 Pilchuck Glass School Juried Auction Sale
2005 Art Glass Association of Southern California San Diego
2004 Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, Alameda County Building, Oakland CA.
Art Glass Association of Southern California, San Diego 2nd Place 3D design
2003 Art Glass Association of Southern California San Diego Best of Show

Commissions:

2009 Lighting panels for the Joan and James Vernon Cancer Care Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital  Boston, MA                                                                       2007 Glass panels for bar in private residence. Designed by Linda Joanue
2006 Wall panel for private residence
2005 Window for private residence
Glass and steel sculpture for private residence
Glass sculpture for private residence

Galleries:

Turning Point Gallery  Media, PA
Galeria of Sculpture  Palm Beach, FL.

Teaching:

2008 Frits and Powders: Developing Your Voice San Diego, CA.
2007 Fusing for Beginners San Diego, CA.
2007 Introduction to Silicon Mold Making and Lost Wax Casting in Glass San Diego CA.
2007 Shape and Form in Glass Design San Diego, CA.
2006 Line as a Design Element in Glass San Diego, CA
1995- 2001 California Public School System
High School Arts and Adult Education: International Baccalaureate, Drawing, Photography, Computer Graphics, Animation.