Stokes Glass

Philip Stokes, with 40 years devoted to glass art, seamlessly blends artistic brilliance and innovative craftsmanship. Mentored by his mother, he began his journey in secondary school, earning a first-class honours degree in glass blowing from Monash University (1997-2001). In 2002, co-founding Melbourne's only open-access glass blowing facility, he fostered artistic expression until 2015. He has twice been a finalist in the Ranamok Glass Prize. He closed his Melbourne studio in 2016, relocating to New Zealand. His creations, capturing the essence of glass in every piece, have been showcased in over 90 exhibitions worldwide. Continuing his practice and honouring the traditional craft of glass blowing, each piece showcases a skilled artisan at the forefront of the art glass industry. Known for a bold palette, capturing the very essence of glass in every piece. Not only celebrating the transformative process but also embodying a timeless and fluid beauty. Phil enriches the art glass community, preserving heritage craft through collaborations with artists and educational institutions.