Dana Gingras grew up surrounded by nature in rural Northwest Connecticut, the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. After traveling extensively throughout Europe and the United States he received his degree from The University of Connecticut. Continuing his education he won a coveted apprenticeship at Lorenz Studios and spent the next three years refining his skills working with noted glass and steel sculptor Larry Livolsi. Ever since, he has maintained a studio focusing on large-scale sculpture and custom interior pieces. His primary mediums are glass, steel, and wood. Dana’s work comes from the process of understanding these materials, their intrinsic properties, and inherent beauty. “My goal is to create something new and visually stimulating, yet still retain the natural dignity of material”. Artist’s Statement I have always been fascinated by history and archeology. More specifically the megalithic structures, artifacts, and relics left behind by ancient civilizations. When I see these unearthed treasures I am curious as to why they were built and I marvel at the craftsmanship. So much time energy spent on objects that became lost to time, buried in the dirt. In this increasingly digital/virtual age I wonder what will be left to find in a thousand years. What will be remembered? With my work I honor the purely physical. I celebrate our ability to create the tangible. I hope to construct modern relics that stand the test of time and invoke appreciation and curiosity for years to come. Education 1997-2000 Glass and metal apprenticeship with Lorenzo Livolsi 1998 B.A. University of Connecticut click here to view the artist's complete CV