Marilynn Jennings lived her early years in Scottsdale, Arizona and received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. After graduation she moved to the Sierra foothills of Northern California where she built an off the grid home and raised her family. In the mid eighties she returned to school to complete a Masters Program in counseling psychology at California State University, Chico while she continued to take art classes.Upon completion of her program, she opened a private practice as a licensed psychotherapist, led women’s groups, and continued to pursue her creative endeavors in the arts. Many of her mentors in the world of Jungian psychology, myth, and dreamwork have influenced the direction of her art as well as the professional art classes and workshops she has participated in over the past 30 years. Jennings’ art has been represented in galleries in California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas. She has participated in juried National and International shows, won awards, and been featured in numerous publication. She has also worked with architects and interior designers to create art for public buildings and private homes. She recently moved to the high desert of Santa Fe. Her home and art studio sit on 2+ acres of expansive mountain vistas and open skies which inspires her art. She is involved in the local art community, is a member of the New Mexico Women in the Arts, and is New Mexico True Certified through the NM Tourism Department. She also offers a unique Santa Fe experience combining the natural beauty of the area with a labyrinth walk and art expression in her studio through Airbnb Experiences. Glass Art Statement: In my latest work, I am exploring the boundless possibilities of fused glass, embracing a unique and abstract approach that defies traditional forms. Each piece is a vibrant conversation between light, color, and texture... a fusion of elements that captures moments of spontaneity and controlled experimentation. Guided by intuition, I layer glass in unexpected ways, creating compositions that are both bold, and intricate. This new direction is a celebration of glass as a medium that bridges the functional and the sculptural. In some presentations, I incorporate metal and wood in a layered fashion to showcase pieces in a unique way. Through my art, I hope to invoke curiosity, inspire reflection, and highlight the extraordinary potential of fused glass as a contemporary art form.