Ethan Stern

Ethan Stern’s work is rooted in traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and a deep connection to the natural environment. Being a glass artist, he draws inspiration from historic craft traditions, such as cut crystal and classical ceramic design, while reinterpreting these forms through a modern lens. The natural environment offers rich inspiration, from the organic forms and colors of coastlines to the shifting hues of the sky. Through glass, Stern evokes a sense of interconnectedness, using the material’s elemental relationship to earth and fire to bridge the natural and the man-made. While his work draws from history and nature, it is forward-looking, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches. 

Stern earned his BFA in Sculpture from Alfred University and is a practicing studio artist, designer and teacher in Los Angeles. His artwork is held in many public and private collections including the The Corning Museum, Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, and The Lowe Museum of Art. He has taught sculpture in both academic and craft focused institutions around the world.