Marc VandenBerg Works

Biography

Born 1973, in Lansing Michigan, Marc was raised in the rural community of Mason, just south of Lansing. He spent much of his time outdoors and athletically inclined.  Glass first interested him as a child, that interest manifested itself years later while attending Michigan State University.  Before graduating with a degree in Television Production he already had dedicated more than a year of self-instruction working borosilicate glass.

In 1999 Marc began working part time as an assistant glassblower at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. A year later taking Emilio Santini’s workshop (The Studio Corning, NY.), he is first introduced to the Venetian figurative techniques.  After filling a full time opening in Greenfield Villages glass shop, he returned to Corning for a workshop with Lucio Bubacco in 2002.

A major influence on Marc's blowing skills and Venetian style is Jeff Mack (Greenfield Village Master Glassblower 2001-present).  The two have worked closely for several years as museum employees and independent artists.  Marc’s work is exhibited nationally and internationally in galleries and private collections. He has also taught workshops at The Studio at The Corning Museum of Glass, Southern Illinois University, and privately. Currently, he is a glassblower at Greenfield Village Dearborn, Michigan and lampworks as a second job and first love.

Artist Statement

Influenced by historical glass, Venetian and American, my focus is the natural world.  Combining two disciplines lampworking and furnace work, I explore the advantages each technique offers.  Pushing the boundaries of glass in new and innovative ways.