Jason Christian

Artist Statement

Glass, with its dual nature of fragility and strength, serves as my medium for exploring the balance between form, light, and emotion. Drawing on traditional glassblowing techniques and contemporary design, I craft pieces that merge precision with fluidity.

My work often reflects the interplay of opposites: the tension between control and spontaneity, the permanence of art and the impermanence of light. Each piece is an invitation to pause, observe, and connect with the quiet beauty that glass uniquely captures.

Through my process, I aim to push the boundaries of what glass can communicate, transforming raw material into sculpture of reflection, storytelling, and wonder.

Bio

Jason Christian grew up in Coupeville, a small town situated on Whidbey Island in the heart of the Puget Sound region of western Washington State. Jason’s mother was a nurse; his father, a metal fabricator. As an adolescent, he thought that he too would find a place in the blue-collar world. He worked construction and odd jobs. He drove delivery trucks. However, there was something inside driving him towards a more creative vocation. His mother told him, “You should really go check out this glass studio downtown. I read about it in a magazine.” He went and saw a master glassblower turn a molten blob into a flower and was hooked. This was during the late 1990s and the Northwest glass scene was in full swing. Dale Chihuly was hanging chandeliers in Venice. Italian masters were moving to Seattle. There was plentiful work to be had, along with the strong sense of community that Jason had always wanted. He dove in, and there he flourished.

Jason is an integral member of Dale Chihuly's boathouse team, collaborating with international artists, including the late Pino Signoretto. He has worked with many well-known glass artists, including Lino Tagliapietra, Martin Blank, Preston Singletary, James Mongrain, and Nancy Callan. Jason also has taught at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, WA, at Urban Glass in New York City, and at the University of Texas Arlington. 

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