Selma Manizade

Selma is a native Annapolitan. She received her BFA in Communication Arts & Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. This led to a career in graphic design in Chicago, Washington D.C., and Istanbul including corporate design and freelance work. After her return to her hometown, she discovered fused glass and fell in love with the tactile experience. She started with Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and then became a studio artist at the Washington Glass School. Working with lots of color, composition, and influences from nature including combining her glass with driftwood. She has participated in numerous festivals and shows such as Takoma Park Arts Festival, Turkish Festival in DC, Quiet Waters Park Art Festival, Oktoberfest, National Capital Artists Glass Guild, Annapolis Arts Alliance, and Wimsey Cove Framing and Fine Art Printing.

selmanizade@gmail.com

“There is so much to explore with glass. It’s so satisfying to create with your hands. Computers are great but the sound of cutting glass and opening the kiln to reveal beautiful glass trumps all.”