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2400 Fahrenheit
MICHAEL JAMES MORTARA
Born: Honolulu, Hawaii 1960
Education: University of Hawaii B.S. Architecture, minor Fine Art
Michael Mortara was first introduced to glass blowing as a student in
high school and has been working with that medium for over 24 years.
In 1980, he joined the glass blowing department at Punahou School as
a technical assistant while completing a degree in Architecture from
the University of Hawaii.
Several years later, he began a shift away from his architectural and
construction endeavors to focus more time on his work in glass.
In the summer of 1998, he began the construction of his new glass
studio on the upper slopes of Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii.
As a full time glass artist, he and his wife, glass artist Misato Mochizuki
Mortara, divide their time between the production of their limited
edition vessel series and one of a kind sculptural pieces. His glass is in
private collections through out the US and Europe, and has been
included in the permanent collection of Hawaii State Foundation of
Art, and The Contemporary Museum of Art, Honolulu.
Born: Honolulu, Hawaii 1960
Education: University of Hawaii B.S. Architecture, minor Fine Art
Michael Mortara was first introduced to glass blowing as a student in
high school and has been working with that medium for over 24 years.
In 1980, he joined the glass blowing department at Punahou School as
a technical assistant while completing a degree in Architecture from
the University of Hawaii.
Several years later, he began a shift away from his architectural and
construction endeavors to focus more time on his work in glass.
In the summer of 1998, he began the construction of his new glass
studio on the upper slopes of Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii.
As a full time glass artist, he and his wife, glass artist Misato Mochizuki
Mortara, divide their time between the production of their limited
edition vessel series and one of a kind sculptural pieces. His glass is in
private collections through out the US and Europe, and has been
included in the permanent collection of Hawaii State Foundation of
Art, and The Contemporary Museum of Art, Honolulu.
AUTUMN TALL VASE
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Fahrenheit's glass art.
Fahrenheit's glass art.
RHAPSODY BOWL
RHAPSODY TALL LOW VASE
