Horizon Glassworks

Ron Seivertson spent 20 years building fine homes both as carpenter and general contractor. Ron also spent several years developing as a painter and sculptor prior to finding hot glass as his ultimate medium. Ron took to glassblowing and sculpting quickly and has studied intensely in Seattle, Wash. USA and Melbourne, Australia. He has attended The Pilchuck Glass School twice. Ron's talent for glassblowing also has ancestral ties as his great grandfather was a glassblower from Norway.

Artist Statement

It's a funny thing making art, I find it utterly consumes me.

I took a bold chance at hot glass and became hooked immediately.
The internal drive for it was so very overwhelming that I thought or cared about little else. I feel so very deeply called to do this work, and find my hand’s, imagination and aptitude are such powerful gifts.

Several years ago I read a statement by the great Norwegian sculptor Gustoff Veglan. It hit me hard as he spoke of capturing the emotion of a piece as quickly as possible, in what ever form, and getting to the essence of the inspiration before losing that intensity. I find in hot glass you can do just that, not only in a rough draft but in the final piece itself.

What I really love about art is the character of the work; I find the subject is often secondary for me. Each piece has so much personality, especially when the artist shows great talent or mastery. I think most artists reach a wrestling point with each and every piece where a certain amount of giving in or allowing takes place. That’s the point for me where real beauty and grace comes out, the point of intuitive response.

Hot glass is so very sensitive, I find even my thought affects it, and it responds immediately. The results of effort are deep and permanent. In this medium the margin of error or excellence is very small. It's quite intense and I love that. I used to rock climb and sky dive and I enjoyed that point of no return where I was forced to do my best facing injury or death if I didn't. Glass demands my best also. At times it screams at me, ‘now, make your move, show me what you've got’. I scream back from my inner-self with imagination, focus and effort. The result of this is quickly set. It is the work itself. It is glass............

I have always been deeply moved by color, elegance and gesture, especially gesture. My desire is to express this sense to others through my work.

Curriculum Vitae

2006 - Pilchuck Glass school: Glass Secrets revealed advanced sculptural techniques. Scott Darlington

2005 - Pilchuck Glass school: Imagery on the blown form. Peter Hauck

2005 - Pilchuck Glass School: Metamorphosis Art and glass related studies. Pike Powers

2005 - Private studies/Free formed Glass studio, Melbourne: Anatomical Hot Glass Sculpture. Crystal Stubbs

2004 - Private Studies: Venetian Techniques, Seattle, Washington. Aaron Tate

2003 - Private Studies / Seattle, Glassblowing Studio, Seattle: Glass Blowing and Sculpture Techniques. Aaron Tate, Chris Beck, Bob Rigg

1998 - 2003 Private Studies: Life Drawing, Oil Painting Sculpture. Gordon Punt MFA, USA. Academy Studio, Amsterdam, I Ketut Soki Master Painter, Bali.

Exhibition and Sales info

Exhibitions	Location	Type

1999 – 2005	Annual Burning Man Art Festival Black Rock City Nevada	Solo Sculpture Installations
2004	Galaxy Glass, Nevada City Cal.	Solo Glass Exhibition
2005	Pilchuck Annual Auction Seattle WA.	Glass Art Community Auction
2005	Mowen Solinski Gallery, Nevada City Cal.	Joint Exhibition
2005	Annual Burning Man Art Festival,Black Rock City Nevada	Joint Performance & Exhibition, Live Glass Blowing
2006	Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Bali Indo.	Solo Glass Exhibition
2006	Bali Mystique Hotel, Bali Indo.	Solo Glass Exhibition
2006	Las Vegas Trade Show, Las Vegas NV.	Art and Furniture Show
2006	High Point Trade Show NC.	Art and Furniture Show
2006	Franklin Lee Gallery, Bali Indo.	Joint Exhibition
2007	Franklin Lee Gallery, Bali Indo.	Joint Exhibition
2007	Gas Conference, Pittsburg PA	Glass Art Community Auction
2007	Bait Al Arab, Dubai	Solo Glass Exhibition
2007	Tony Raka Gallery, Bali Indo.	Solo Glass Exhibition
2007	Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Bali Indo.	Solo Glass Exhibition
2007	Art Singpore	Joint Exhibition
2008	Nadania Idrss Fine Art Gallery, Berlin	Solo Glass Exhibition

- Arma Museum - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
- Galaxy Glass, - Grass Valley, California
- Tony Raka Gallery - Mas Ubud , Bali, Indonesia
- Mowen Solinkski Gallery - Nevada City, California

Publications and Media Exposure: Bali and Beyond Mag. Tropical Living Mag. The Yak Mag. Jakatra Post NP. Bali Style Mag. Villa and Yacht Mag. Hello Bali Mag. The Beat Mag. SCTV, TV Show. Trans TV, TV Show. Bali TV,TV Show. Jungle Run Films, Documentary Film.

Sales to private collectors in the following countries:
Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, China, India, Japan, USA, Switzerland, Norway, Canada, Dubai, Germany, England, France, Maldives

The Painters


I Nyoman Surakso	I Nyoman Mantur

I Nyoman Surakso
Born in Panestanan Kelod Ubud, 41 years Old.

I Nyoman Mantur
Born in Panestanan Kelod Ubud, 33 years Old

Surakso begain painting at age 7, Mantur at age 14. Both learned Balinese traditional style from their fathers. The influence of Arie Schmit which spawned the Penestanan “Young Artist” style in the 1960’s is evident in their composition and color usage.
Both Painters later studied extensively with I Ketut Soki the first student of Schmit and one of the original 14 Young artists. This style was a complete departure from traditional Balinese painting at the time, and therefore the 14 youth’s own original style. Surakso is 3rd generation from Schmidt. Mantur is 4th generation from Schmidt. Both continue to expand their artistic vision seeking to develop their own voice and styles as artists. Working with Ron Seivertson and glass continues to broaden the horizons of these highly accomplished masters.