Lara Knutson

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Lara Knutson (born 1974) is an American Artist and Industrial Designer. based in New York. [1]

A native of Beach Haven, New Jersey, [2] Knutson became interested in light reflecting off seashells and the water. [3] She has a Degree in Architecture and a Masters Degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute [4] She uses reflective glass materials in most of her work, focused on the various light effects when light hits these materials. [5] Knutson was among the Artists featured in the exhibit "40 Under 40: Craft Futures" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, [6] and one of her pieces was acquired by the museum. [7] She also has a piece in the permanent collection of the Corning Museum of Glass. Her jewelry has been featured on the cover of the Museum of Modern Art's design store catalog. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bio".
  2. ↑ "Lara Knutson". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "A Light Touch". American Craft Council. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Lara Knutson – UrbanGlass". store.urbanglass.org. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Lara Knutson". madmuseum.org. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  6. ↑ "40 under 40: Craft Futures". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Soft Glass Basket". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved May 13, 2019.


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