The first time I met Walter Zimmerman was years ago at “Essex Exposed” — a juried exhibition at The Pierro Gallery in South Orange, N.J. (We both had work in the show.) I knew he was a kindred spirit the minute I met him; he had introduced himself, and he said how much he like my work — but the thing I remember most was his description of my work as “beautiful and just a little bit creepy.”

That is me in a nutshell. Most people either don’t see it or don’t mention it. (I mean the “creepy” part.)

It made sense that Walter would see the dark side to my work: I have no doubt that to many, the powerful assemblages he creates around his meticulously crafted glass pieces may seem “a little bit creepy.”

Don’t be afraid to take a closer look. Peek inside these mysterious networks and see the tireless work involved in finding beauty — against all odds.

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