Small Optic Bowl glass and the Flint Institute of

and the Flint Institute of Arts

Artist Statement This new body of work is inspired by my relationships with local designers

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Small Optic Bowl glass and the Flint Institute ofAndy Koupal Small Optic Bowl, 2023 Glass 3. 25" x 8" x 8" Detroit based Artist, Designer and Educator, Andy Koupal has over 15 years of experience working with glass. He received a BFA in 2009 from RITs School for American Crafts and honed his abilities while working for many shops and institutions including Simon Pearce, The Corning Museum and most recently The Henry Ford, where he worked full time for 10 years as a production glassblower and managed