Janet Wittenberg was introduced to the art of kiln formed glass via a circuitous route.
She has been a lifelong practicing artist; receiving her BA in Fine Arts, and launching a jewelry design and production business in NYC. She then took a hiatus from the professional art world, obtained a graduate degree in Information Systems Technology, and pursued a career in the corporate world. After working as a systems analyst for 15 years, she raised a family, and returned to the art world. She took her first glass fusing class in 1999, which ultimately led to her new career – she was completely smitten, and never looked back.
Janet specializes in creating nature inspired functional and sculptural glass art, as well as custom architectural glass in her home studio “Glass Habitat”.
“I’m strongly inspired by extremes of nature and geological phenomena. I’m intrigued, yet apprehensive by how my fellow humans choose to interpret the cause and future outcome of natural and man made cataclysmic events. I hope my work has the ability to engage the viewer, and spark reflection on the grandeur and fragility of our planet.” — Janet Wittenberg
Janet is largely self taught, and enjoys experimenting and developing new techniques.She also continues to gain inspiration and enhances her craft by attending workshops, and conferences led by internationally recognized glass artists.
Janet has been a Resident Artist at the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo Park (AGC) since 2011, teaches kiln formed glass classes, and enjoys passing on her love of glass to her students. She displays her work at various venues in the DC area, and ongoing at the AGC gallery.