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First Friday is a monthly art tour in downtown Santa Cruz.

Presenting Randie Silverstein Glass “Get Lit” – December 2025 & January 2026randiesilversteinglass

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Some say that glass art is considered incomplete until it is touched by the hand of the divine– in the form of light. Throughout the ages, glass has given levity to the human experience… being used in ritual and in places of worship and to tell stories. Without light, glass remains static and lifeless. Natural light varies with time, seasons, and weather, and affects glass based on its source—whether from behind, in front, or beside the piece. The way light is reflected, transmitted, or absorbed, and its placement in a window, wall, or table, all influence the color and experience of glass.

This new wall collection explores the contrasts and harmonies between light and form. I use “boxed” light — a small L.E.D. positioned behind the glass to illuminate the image. By combining both opaque and translucent glasses I can conceal the light in one area and reveal it in another. This experimentation with focal light offers a dynamic effect that simply placing a piece in a window cannot achieve.

So if you look carefully, you’ll observe the moon lit by the setting sun, reflecting softly on the water below. Dawn cracks open the night sky, bursting with color of a new day. A faint glow on distant mountains as the sun sets and the moon rises in a remote canyon. Captivated by the shifting light of sunsets and moonrises, I concentrate on the horizon—where the sky meets the earth—to express the tranquility and peace of these transient moments. This work is my joyful offering of hope and renewal. I am thankful for it and hope you enjoy this immersive visual experience.

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IG: @randiesilversteinglass, website: www.randiesilverstein.com

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