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169 The first time I observed the work of Stephen Powell, I was attracted to his use of particularly colored murrini, and I was drawn into the objects themselves. At the time, I was unaware that the artist was American, and my first thought was “To which Venetian maestro can I attribute such artistry?” The multitude of colors captured my sight, and I had the strong desire to touch those objects, to perceive their asperity, or simply to feel their form. When I finally met Stephen for the first time, I was immediately taken by his kind friendliness. This first impression was soon fulfilled by many other positive qualities, first of which is his utmost generosity— and all of this makes me proud and honored of his friendship. Stephen is an excellent artist and teacher; he is open, and he is helpful to others. He has a great character, and, above all, he is in love with glass. I believe that such qualities are fundamental for transmitting a true love and passion—that goes beyond mere notions—for working with glass. Stephen, for me, is most importantly a great example of humanity. With friendship and esteem, Lino Tagliapietra Glass Artist Venice, Italy I N L O V E W I T H G L A S S ...

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