When art merges with a purpose the whole idea is so compelling to me. I mean what better way to enjoy and appreciate creativity in everyday life. Grateful Glass is one such idea to carry your closest ones with you always even after their death.
Grateful Glass was born when a glass and chemical artist, Matthew Olian, was commissioned to design something for a husband who wanted to remember his wife. A customer had cremated ashes of his beloved one and was looking for a unique way to preserve that. I've seen people using Urns to store the ashes, but pendant and glass rocks are definitely a novell way to bring the presence of the died ones into life.
Port Richmond in Pennsylvania was a dying art region nobody noticed. Anyways lately authorities opened the door for Grateful Glass and few other young art companies to set shop at a historical spot where once famous Atlas Caskets thrived. Hope these companies can revive the culture and art again for the next generation to enjoy.
When I heard about this venture, I wished for a moment, if I had known this guy before I could've had my mom with me all my life. That thought just galvanized me for a moment that I could see her through the glasses looking back at me. It's definitely a connection I lost forever.
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