Creating the most beautiful glass works that I can, has been my personal goal or mantra for my entire life.
Growing up in a creative home, I started drawing things in the 5th grade and have not stopped yet. My father was a sculptor, my mother his model. Together they instilled a creative, and supportive environment that has sustained me through a few different artistic endeavours. From painter, to potter, to glass blower, I have always tried to make wonderful, beautiful work.
Now, after over 50 years of blowing glass, I still love the act of creating art from this molten mass of sand with my own breath. Hopefully, breathing life and beauty into each piece.
Robert Held uses techniques that date back as long ago as 2000 B.C. however, his collections range from classic to contemporary.
Some works are inspired by the paintings of famous artists such as Monet and Klimt, while others take inspiration from photographers and even interior designers.
Robert’s work is represented in private and public collections throughout Canada; The Roland Michener Collection, Massey Foundation, Indusmin Collection, The Museum of Montreal, and various private collections.