Young, Albert – Angel Tile

Artist: Albert Young
Description of piece: Large copper blue sand cast tile
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: 11″ x 8.5″
Market Value: $125

About the artist:

Albert Young has been operating an independent glass studio/school since 1983 and  has been a pivotal member of the Detroit area glass community. He received his BFA in ceramics from The Center For Creative in Studies in 1982 and his MFA in sculpture from Wayne State University in 1988 as well as studies in Taiwan, Murano, Italy, and Canada.

Albert currently owns and operates Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, Michigan’s oldest independent glass blowing school, he is also on the faculty at The College For Creative Studies where he teaches all levels of glass blowing and creative thinking. Albert is best known for his sculpture using innovative casting techniques and the combination of steel and glass. His Sculptures can be seen around the world and the United States as well as locally at The Habatat Gallery in Royal Oak, Michigan.