About the Artist

Kat Looby is a glassblower and artist from Cambridge, ON. She started glassblowing in 2014 at Sheridan College in Oakville, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Craft and Design. Since then, she has been an assistant on 4 seasons of Netflix’s hit show, Blown Away and has done an internship and residency at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. In 2024 she completed a 200+ square foot mosaic with fellow artist Eekta Trienekens. She is currently a resident artist at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.

Artist Statement

I create functional work that elevates the ordinary. My passion is to make pieces that people interact with daily, which bring moments of joy to their lives. I use jewel tones and translucent colours that enhance the beauty of glass. Making identical pieces is not a strict goal. I want each piece to have its own personality, much like the people who use them.

A look into the process - filmed by Geoff Guich