Betsy Mead is a native Washingtonian and glass
artist in Washington, DC. She graduated with a degree in art education from the University
of South Carolina, but having additional interests she pursued a professional career in
the federal government. Although she created most of her art “in her spare
time”, she applied her artistic skills to her work products whenever possible, and
even managed to put together an art show for her agency.
Betsy has always loved the arts. She believes that she owes a major
portion of her creative passion to her ancestors. Indeed, her great grandfather, two great
uncles and one aunt on the Guerry side of the family were all professional artists. Her
love for art was also influenced by growing up in an area rich with culture - the National
Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Corcoran and others; architecture of local government
buildings, homes and parks; and just being in the city itself! So much to take
advantage of and soak in!
An introductory weekend into the world of glass
ignited Betsy’s passion for working in this medium, and began a
transformation in Betsy as an artist, and in her art itself. Working with glass
opened a wide range of creative possibilities for her. Glass can be sliced, diced,
and baked; painted and etched;
portrayed flat or three-dimensional. Betsy believes that glass is a dichotomy of
fragility and strength that offers endless possibilities for creating. Presently,
Betsy particularly likes to juxtapose opposites in her work: pairing cold steel and
glass with ballet shoes; celebrating dance with the grim reaper; portraying a whimsical
look at a friend who survived electrotherapy. Betsy’s work continues to evolve -
she may play a single instrument
in her work, or she may continue to play with the symphony. As she and her work
transform, the end result remains to be seen.
Betsy Mead is a native Washingtonian and glass
artist in Washington, DC. She graduated with a degree in art education from the University
of South Carolina, but having additional interests she pursued a professional career in
the federal government. Although she created most of her art “in her spare
time”, she applied her artistic skills to her work products whenever possible, and
even managed to put together an art show for her agency.
Betsy has always loved the arts. She believes that she owes a major
portion of her creative passion to her ancestors. Indeed, her great grandfather, two great
uncles and one aunt on the Guerry side of the family were all professional artists. Her
love for art was also influenced by growing up in an area rich with culture - the National
Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Corcoran and others; architecture of local government
buildings, homes and parks; and just being in the city itself! So much to take
advantage of and soak in!
An introductory weekend into the world of glass
ignited Betsy’s passion for working in this medium, and began a
transformation in Betsy as an artist, and in her art itself. Working with glass
opened a wide range of creative possibilities for her. Glass can be sliced, diced,
and baked; painted and etched;
portrayed flat or three-dimensional. Betsy believes that glass is a dichotomy of
fragility and strength that offers endless possibilities for creating. Presently,
Betsy particularly likes to juxtapose opposites in her work: pairing cold steel and
glass with ballet shoes; celebrating dance with the grim reaper; portraying a whimsical
look at a friend who survived electrotherapy. Betsy’s work continues to evolve -
she may play a single instrument
in her work, or she may continue to play with the symphony. As she and her work
transform, the end result remains to be seen.
