Ross Neder
Ross Neder Biography
Dr. Neder’s intrigue with glass began in his third grade science class and has literally grown with him ever since. After serving six years as a Naval reactor operator he earned a BS, MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Presently he divides his time between two loves, working hot glass and helping people grow.
Before building his own Hot Shop in 1990 he became known as a very talented stained glass artist. From there he started learning “lamp work” (blowing glass in the flame of a huge torch). Finally realizing a nearly lifelong dream he apprenticed for two years to learn the basics of offhand team blowing. Ultimately he designed and perfected his own version of solo offhand blowing that finally freed his creative gifts to new dimensions. The results are the distinctly vibrant, energetic and free flowing forms that are unique to Ross’ bold style.
“In 1990, I created Glass Act by powering up a new electric furnace in Happy Valley, Oregon. It is situated on three tranquil acres in rural Oregon. My long term desire and effort has been to create objects of glass art never before available using new procedures and skills. Hence, Glass Act Studio was designed primarily as a research and development operation where all the pieces are designed and created by one artist. I found it necessary to revise the normal studio “team” concept in order to facilitate stylistic unity, harmony and direction as well as insuring unlimited experimental freedom. I strive to infuse my own creative emotion and originality in each and every piece.”
Ross Neder Resumé
SHOWS, EXHIBITS, GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
CODA Gallery, Palm Desert, CA;
Pismo Gallery, Denver, CO;
Contemporary Crafts Gallery, Portland, OR;
Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, OR;
Types of Signatures
A Ross Neder signature includes a studio code, which provides vital context about the artwork’s lineage. This information gives the piece a traceable history, allowing appraisers to date it to a specific era in the artist’s career, thereby helping collectors understand its significance and establishing its value over time. Furthermore, knowing the origins can enhance the appreciation of the piece, as it connects the art to its creator and the broader art movement of the period.
Dichroic bowls are crafted using advanced techniques. Microscopic layers of quartz crystals and metal oxides (such as titanium, chromium, or aluminum) are vaporized in a vacuum chamber and fused to the surface of a glass base. Master glass artists cut, stack, and arrange this specialized glass—often combining it with standard or patterned base glass—before melting it in a kiln.
A signature serves as the artist’s official “stamp of approval,” certifying that they created the piece. In the art glass market, where high-quality forgeries exist, a verifiable signature provides a concrete basis for proving the work is genuine
The word “dichroic” stems from the Greek words for “two colors”. This effect is achieved through a multi-step, scientific process. The ultra-thin metallic layers interact with light waves. When light hits the glass, certain wavelengths are reflected (giving the glass a metallic, shimmering color) while others pass through (displaying a completely different color).
Signed pieces consistently demand higher prices on the secondary market. Collectors place a premium on a verified signature because it definitively links the piece to a known, reputable maker or specific studio.
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