Bashi Alé(pronounced Bah-she Ah-lay), a passionate Pacific Northwest artist was first introduced to flameworking when he moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1997. An artist, from a long line of artisans and Italian craftsmen, he had already made significant strides in establishing himself as a
surrealistic illustrator and painter when he discovered his muse in glass.

“I've always been fascinated with the optic qualities that glass presents. Glass is like a suspension of time forever showcasing the artisans will.          It can be liquid or solid, dull and subdued or vibrant and glitzy.”

 Born in Boise, Idaho on July 26, 1981 Bashi spent his early childhood growing up in California until moving with his family to Oregon. In 2000    on his twentieth birthday he received an apprenticeship with a local glass studio. This experience taught him the fundamental techniques used in
borosilicate flameworking and served as a stepping stone towards a solo career. Bashi is perhaps best known for his custom jewelry and art marbles, where his work can be seen in galleries, boutiques and private collections worldwide. He also enjoys teaching his glass techniques through magazine tutorials, video demonstrations and individual classes. A multi-medium artist who also owns his own publishing company, Bashi's success in glass
may be attributed to his scientific approach of mixing realism with abstract qualities. Not to mention countless hours perfecting his technique   behind the torch.

Artist Statement: “In my opinion glass is the most versatile medium in the contemporary art world that I've come across. I've admired and been greatly influenced by the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dali and the great Italian master from Murano, Cesare Toffolo. My legacy will hopefully  be as a Renaissance Man, someone who is skilled in many artistic endeavors, inspired by all those who have come before me.”

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Career Highlights

● June 2010
"Nuclear Sea Anemone" step-by-step article published in Glass Line magazine.

● May 2010
Marble artwork included in the publication "Contemporary Lampworking Vol. III".

● March 2010
Showcased as a featured artist on NativeMotif.com.

● February 2010
Artwork published on the back cover of Glass Line magazine.

● December 2009
Interviewed for the upcoming documentary "Oregon Flameworking".

● November 2009
"Maestro Pino Signoretto at the Eugene Glass school" article published in Glass Line magazine.

● September 2009
Three marbles included in the "1st Annual Contemporary Marble Exhibit" at Imagine Gallery in Eugene, OR.

● July 2009
"Mushroom within a Mushroom" step-by-step and I.H.G.I. article published in Glass Line magazine.

● June 2009
Hired as the Contributing Editor for  Glass Line magazine.

● March 2009
"Sea Shell" wrap and rake implosion step-by-step article published in Glass Line magazine.

● January 2009
Three marbles featured in the Japanese publication Lammaga Vol.6.

● October 2008 - January 2009
Work showcased in "The Infinitive World" exhibition at the Kobe Lampwork Museum.                                                                                             (3 items selected for the museums permanent collection)

● July 2008
Double sided dichroic image marble tutorial featured in The Flow magazine.

● June 2008
Silver fumed switchback pendant step-by-step article published in Glass Line magazine.

● September 2007
Artwork and interview published in the Springfield Beacon newspaper.                                                                                                                          (click here to view the article)

● March 2007
Reticello marbles featured in the Japanese publication Lammaga Vol.2.

● February 2007
Featured on the cover of Glass Line magazine. (see below)