About the Artist

I am a Fused Glass and Encaustics artist. A trip to Barcelona, Spain, about 20 years ago, introduced me to the art of Gaudi. His work is best described as free-flowing mosaics, full of curving organic forms that are colorful and exuberant. His work contains shapes that come from nature, but move into the realm of the imaginary.

Gaudi’s outdoor creations inspired me and I began working with ceramic tile and moved on to stained glass in mosaic projects. With the addition of glass fusing, I’ve been able to create larger pieces and play with the alchemy of color and heat. Recently, I’ve been incorporating elements such as copper and brass and discovering new dimensions of textures and color.

Drew Graham is a metal artist I’ve begun to collaborate with, combining my fused glass with his unique frames and stands. We‘ve both been pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoy this creative process and our creations

contact me at: robertpetrello@gmail.com