Mathieu Grodet is an award-winning, internationally recognized glass artist and illustrator born in Orléans, France. Now based in Canada, he creates work that bridges the history of glass with contemporary themes, combining traditional techniques with a distinctly modern and thought provoking edge. His practice explores the intersection of form, function and design, often reimagining familiar structures to spark conversation and invite new perspectives. In addition to his studio work, Grodet is an accomplished educator, lecturing and regulary teaching around the world. His workshops and presentations have taken him across China, Japan, Turkey, Europe, Canada and the United States. His work is held in major institutions including the Corning Museum of Glass, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, and the Art Institute of Chicago.