I was born in Lima, Peru and during my early childhood, I lived throughout Peru, from the big city to the mountainous rainforest, to the desert coast. At the age of 10, I moved to the US with my family and lived in rural North Carolina. After living in NC for many consecutive years I dreamed and longed for traveling and made it a goal of mine to travel and get to know the world. So, my travels did not end in the US, after graduating from North Carolina State University I took a position as a handbag and shoe designer in Peru. Here is where I immersed myself back in my native culture and got introduced to fused glass. After a few years of living in Peru, I moved to Italy and traveled around Europe. I learned Italian and got a fashion design degree. My travels did not end there, I also have lived in Puerto Rico, Utah, and Missouri and currently live in Arizona with my family. My love for travel has played a definite role in my curious nature which in return have played a big part in my artistic development. My designs are often influenced by colors found in nature and by the diverse landscapes I recall from my travels.

Since the day I learned the basic glass weaving technique I haven’t stopped weaving with glass. Each piece I create inspires me to make another one laterally sparking my curiosity and love for color and technique. In return, my first woven glass piece has become a catalyst for an endless chain reaction of intricate and complex woven glass art. To achieve true glass weaves, I incorporate my textile design knowledge to create specialized molds that take the glass through different heating processes, sometimes reaching kiln temperatures of about 1350°F.

My professional training is in art. I hold an MFA in painting and drawing from UofA. I also hold a BS in Textile Technology with a design concentration from NCSU. I also hold a fashion degree from Istituto Callegari in Italy. Furthermore, I have extensively trained in the art of glass fusing and it is in this wonderfully manipulative medium where I incorporate my knowledge of weaving and pattern making to make my art glass.

Currently, I work from my home studio. I design and produce artwork for juried art shows, galleries, and for commissioned requests for both residential and commercial locations; specializing in woven fused glass, and traditional fused, and kiln cast glass.

Please visit my webpage at www.perlasegovia.com to get a glimpse of my wall sculptures, table sculptures, and art glass jewelry line. Thank you very much for stopping by!!!

“I hope you enjoy my work, that it sparks your curiosity and instills in you the desire to create.”

Sincerely,

Perla Segovia
www.perlasegovia.com