KIS Glass brings together the artistic styles of Sue and Irv Kutno, who have merged their two fused-glass studios into a single creative collaboration while continuing to work independently to maintain their distinctive styles. With four decades of glassworking experience, they’ve developed distinctive approaches and innovative techniques that define their unique art form.
Our Name KIS Glass represents our initials – Kutno – Irv – Sue
ABOUT THE ARTISTS & THEIR GALLERIES
SUE’S GALLERIES:
My name is Sue Kutno, my studio SZQ Designs. My work, both artistic and functional, explores the crossover between fine art and fused glass art. I continually push the boundaries of what’s possible. My unique approach to glass art has earned me numerous competitive awards, both locally and nationally, including the New Glass Review from the Corning Museum of Glass. I continue my journey by combining traditional methods of fusing with creative techniques to ensure that each piece is custom-designed to reveal the beauty of the art form.
IRV’S GALLERIES:
I’m Irv Kutno, the artist behind YourGlassman. With a background in Graphic Design, I’ve always been drawn to creating beautiful and unique art. After running a glass gallery in Florida for 14 years, Sue and I founded Sarasota School of Glass in January 2000, from which we just retired. At this time, my passion for glass led me to experiment with fusing techniques, particularly in Judaic Art. My Menorahs and Mezuzahs have been featured in galleries across Florida’s West Coast. I also designed and sold many different art stands specifically for glass, including creating the adjustable stand. At this time, I have expanded my fused art to include decorative glass for homes. Each art piece I create is one-of-a-kind, reflecting my creative vision and the beauty of glass.