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Andrew Madvin
Born near Detroit, Andrew Madvin grew up curious
with the freedom to explore the outdoors, quickly
becoming interested in the natural world around him.
He displayed a passion for creativity and a clear
talent to build. These innate skills developed in his
high school metals and jewelry classes, earning him
work at a custom jeweler, and soon earning him gold
and silver scholastic awards on a national level for
his art and designs.
This energy, in combination with a scholarship,
propelled his schooling to the College for Creative
Studies in Detroit. Here Andrew abandoned the
delicate format of jewelry for the larger scale study of
sculpture. However, once exposed to the medium of
glass, there was no doubt it was the beginning of a
lifelong relationship. “The material holds an
excitement I can feel. I see endless possibilities in
form, technique, and physical attraction waiting to be
discovered.” The fire and soul of hot glass seduced
Andrew at once.
His studies continued at the California College of Art
in Oakland/San Francisco and Pilchuck glass school
on a full scholarship. Andrew’s profound glass
experiences resulted in the opening of Axiom Glass
Studio in Detroit in 2000. Here he developed an
arena for boundless personal creativity in a 10,000
square foot state-of-the-art facility.
Currently, Madvin is producing all of his original glass
works to the highest quality and craftsmanship. His
limited edition fine craft and fine art sculpture
continue to evolve as his techniques flourish and his
ideas expand. Installation and custom commission
work are available and collected on a national and
international level.
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