Sammie Rose grew up & lives in the Philadelphia area. She makes art using glass processes, primarily stained glass. Combining her love of illustration, spirituality, and glass, she makes beautiful windows and one of a kind pieces. She has held internships with well known artists, been awarded scholarships to study at Pilchuck Glass School, and has shown her work in multiple shows in the Philadelphia area.
My inspiration is taken from a deep spiritual practice and my relationship with nature. Through my daily intuitive routine I have become evermore self aware. While I have struggled with the demons of anxiety and depression, I am still able to absorb the beauty of life. Working in the traditions of stained glass, illustration and storytelling opens up channels of communication and expression. This activity provides focus and calm and invigorates my creative energy. My work directly responds to my surrounding environment and involves the viewer in a personal and sometimes physical way.
Using visual elements of the moon’s phases, the ever changing seasons and cross cultural symbolism of wildlife allow me to reflect on cyclical themes of impermanence and even mortality. These constant themes throughout my work communicate my spiritual path to others in small symbolic ways. My windows are Illustrations of light, combining my love for image making with my love for glass.