Tracy Glover’s creative vision is shaped by myriad influences, from her visually rich childhood to the interplay of light and color she observes while rowing on the river in the early morning near her home in Rhode Island. Her mother is Finnish, and Tracy grew up in a household filled with colorful Marimekko textiles, Scandinavian furniture, Dansk dinnerware, and Finnish carpets. The clean lines, jewel tones, and designs that were both cleverly engineered and casually elegant made a lasting impression.

Tracy earned her BFA in glass at RISD and continued her studies at the crystal factory of a 13th-century Belgian convent and at Dale Chihuly’s Pilchuck School of Glass, where she was mentored by Venetian masters. She has an innate understanding of her materials and enjoys collaborating with her clients to push the medium to its fullest potential. She takes pride both in elevating the familiar and creating designs that feel startlingly original.

artist statement

Tracy Glover Studio avidly explores the perfect balance of sculptural and functional to create lighting and objects with a modern edge. Color is used with intention, shapes have a narrative quality, and there is a clear delight in producing the unexpected. Informed by Italian glass-blowing traditions, inspired by Finnish design, and crafted with personality, our work can be found in restaurants, hotels, commercial spaces, and private residences.