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Walter Prince - "My Second Life - A Journey with Glass"

After retiring at the age of 59, I discovered the process and beauty of glassblowing. I realized that it offered me a new challenge, independence and the tranquility of working in the moment. The adventure, playing with this liquid in its metamorphosis from liquid to solid, is one wild ride! The process of blowing glass naturally leads one into a vessel making tradition. Finding my place in that tradition has been my journey. I have a strong interest in functional but decorative objects. I approach each object as a unique piece with no two pieces exactly alike. My hope is that the viewer responds to my vision and enjoys the beauty I create. - Walter Prince

This very talented and unique artist is the seventh child in a family of eleven. He attended Malden, Massachusetts Public Schools and enlisted in the USAF in 1956. He served in North Carolina, Alaska and Okinawa. In 1965, he married his wife, Anne. They have two sons and three grandchildren. He worked at various jobs but spent most of his career as a machinist. After retiring, he pursued glassblowing full-time. His journey started at Jones Museum at Sebago, Maine, which eventually led to Andy Magdanz’s Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has honed his skills for ten years. The visitor will be sure to enjoy and respond to the beautiful artifacts that Walter Prince has created on his second journey!