Alex Gabriel Bernstein

Alex’s background in psychology has added a depth of expressionism to his art that brings viewers in direct contact with him and his emotions.  Over the past 10 years his work has evolved as he reaches out to explore new paths of expression. At the same time there is a consistency of style that runs through his work and makes it identifiably his. There are his “signature” elements – the fused steel encrusting of glass, and the masterful diamond wheel cutting of fused glass to create  organic densities of precariously sheer layers and rugged silhouettes.

The constant stream of ideas reflects his sense of exploration: an exquisitely cut geometric crystal sculpture set against a brutal, rusted steel backdrop, volcanic bursts of cut glass spewing from a steel-encrusted base, sensuous layers of transparent color intermingling with ambient light. His work reflects his feelings and sensitivity to others, curiosity and enthusiasm for bringing new dimensions to his sculpture.

Others will seek to employ Alex’s techniques, but none will achieve the depth of expressionism, his ability to depict the emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in him. This is the underlying strength of his work in glass.

In 2009 Alex was one of ten artists selected be in the exhibit “Rising Stars: Contemporary Glass Artists for the 21st Century” at the Wheaton Arts Center.