Mark Leputa
Gaffer
Mark Leputa is a glass sculptor, climber, and endurance athlete. His creative approach is relentless and uncompromising, exploring the threshold of form and pattern with close attention to detail, always striving to push the physical boundaries of his skills. His processes include both hot and cold techniques involved in glassmaking. Leputa finds pride in sculpting an idea into physical existence, thriving on uniting artistic vision with years of perfecting craftsmanship – joining the mentally creative mind with the physical exertion the glass demands. Mark Leputa lives in Tucson, Arizona where he is an ambassador of the Sonoran Glass School and co-owner of High Priority Studio, alongside his friend and colleague Steve Hagan. His work is featured in select galleries throughout the US and Europe.
