WMODA is proud to showcase the work of Paul Stankard, an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. The Art of the Flame exhibit in the museum’s Hot Glass Gallery features 70 of his iconic paperweights, orbs and botanical designs. You can learn more about his life and work in a marvelous new documentary now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video.

Watch Paul J. Stankard: Flower & Flame | Prime Video

Paul Stankard is regarded as a living master of the flameworked glass medium, and his work is represented in museums around the world, including WMODA. He is described in the documentary introduction: “An artist, inspired by his rural childhood memories, captures nature’s exquisite beauty in molten glass, battling dyslexia and defying critics on his way to international fame.”

In 2019, Arthur Wiener and Louise Irvine were privileged to visit Paul’s studio and watch the master at work in his sanctuary. A recent acquisition, entitled Arthur’s Garden, features Arthur’s favorite root people and encapsulates Paul’s spirituality with the words “Thank you Lord.” The motto of the Benedictine monks, “Laborare est orare - to work is to pray,” is inscribed on Paul’s studio wall and reflects his belief that his creative process is a form of worship.

Watch the Flower & Flame documentary and then come to WMODA to appreciate the intricacies of Paul’s work in person.

Documentary photos courtesy Dan Collins Media Paul J. Stankard: Flower & Flame

Read more about the documentary and Paul’s work on the WMODA website.

Paul J. Stankard - Flower Flame
Paul J. Stankard - Celestial Spheres
Paul J. Stankard - The Art of the Flame
Paul J. Stankard - Golden Orbs
Paul J. Stankard - Poetry in Glass
Paul J. Stankard - Gardens of Glass
Paul J. Stankard - Orchids Celebration
Paul J. Stankard - Brilliant Botanicals
Paul J. Stankard - Beauty Beyond Nature