Clair Raabe

Clair Raabe is a self taught glass carver and flameworker. Clair says that images in her work are, "friends from my world of my imagination. I am inspired by the ancient stories filled with larger than life heroes, mysteries and challenges of following your dreams. I identify with the character that takes the 'other' road finds personal fulfillment. Glass is my medium, it is also my passion. I have followed the road of the creative soul and found my heart's song. It is reflected in every piece."

Clair Raabe's work is in the permanent of the collection of the Corning Museum of Glass, the White House Collection of American Craftsman and the private collection of Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands, a gift from the people of Aruba. Her art has been featured in American Style Magazine, and the award winning NBC documentary "Artist Among US." She was commissioned by the Joseph Cambell Institute to create awards of distinction. She has been a limited addition feature artist in both Eziba and Sun Dance Catalogue and has been commissioned by Revlon and Symise Corporation to create a limited edition series.

Clair Raabe's work is included in propionate collections throughout the world and has been showcase in Japan, Hong Kong, Germany.