Solange Ledwith

Balance is a body of work that explores the relationship between material and form—how they depend on and influence one another. The translucency of glass allows both interior and exterior forms to be revealed simultaneously. While form is often understood through surface and silhouette, these works invite the viewer to look inward and consider how interior space actively shapes the exterior. This relationship is synergetic and mutually influential; neither interior nor exterior holds greater importance, as each exists because of the other.

Solange Ledwith is a military veteran and began working with glass in 2002 at California State University, Chico, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. She later moved to Los Angeles and completed her Master of Arts at California State University, Fullerton. During this time, she studied with and worked alongside some of Los Angeles’s finest glass artists, developing a deep appreciation for the precision and discipline required in the medium.

To further advance her skills and broaden her perspective, Ledwith pursued additional training both nationally and abroad, including multiple summers at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, where she was immersed in an international community of artists and educators. In 2010, she returned to her home state of Louisiana, a transition that profoundly influenced her personal and artistic direction. Reconnecting with family and home deepened her appreciation for life’s fragility and meaning.

While precision glasswork remains the foundation of her practice, Ledwith has evolved her work to balance technical rigor with color, movement, and playfulness. Although she continues to teach and produce custom work for clients, she remains committed to lifelong learning and regularly seeks out new classes and training opportunities to expand her skills and experience. Through this ongoing growth, her work reflects joy, curiosity, and an enduring passion for glass. Her hope is to share that sense of wonder and appreciation for life with others.