Of his work, Josh
Simpson writes; "With planets, I incorporate many Venetian
glass techniques, such as murrini (mosaic glass, also known as millefiori) and
vetro a filigrana (filigree glass, also called latticino). These ancient traditional
techniques are just where I start. The cores of the Planets are full of bubbles,
threads, and kaleidoscopic patterns evoking unseen landscapes and underwater worlds.
I know I've succeeded when you feel like you have to look closer at one of my
little worlds and then lose yourself in its textures and color." -Josh
Simpson, Blown Glass Artist