Jean Prominski - Bio
Born in Washington, DC, Jean Prominski was educated the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, graduating with a BFA in 2004. She has also studied at Drexel University, as a student in the Architecture Department. Jean has attended classes at Pilchuck Glass School, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, and at Pratt Fine Arts Center.
The work Jean creates is very much inspired by pores, bacteria, dirt and germs, and reflects on how the skin can act as a barrier. She works primarily with glass, wax, resin and plaster.
Jean has been a Presidential Scholarship recipient, received the Contemporary Glass of Philadelphia Grant, and been endowed the prestigious Florence Whistler Fish Award. Currently she is working as an independent artist in Seattle, and as a freelance glassblower.