Kit Paulson | |
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Born | 1981 Hinsdale, Illinois |
Education | Alfred University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
Known for | glass artist |
Website | kitpaulsonglass |
Kit Paulson (b. 1981, Hinsdale, Illinois) [1] is an American artist known for glass flamework. She attended Alfred University and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. [2] Paulson completed residencies at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, and the Penland School of Craft. [2] [3] [4] She has taught at Penland [5] as well as Bild-Werk Frauenau in Bavaria, Germany. [6] Her work, Lungs, was acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the Renwick Gallery's 50th Anniversary Campaign. [7] [8]
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