Elodie Holmes is the owner and head artist at Liquid Light Glass. She founded the company in 1986 and went on to establish the Baca Street Arts district in 2000. Since then she has focused on providing opportunities to local artists, internships for local high school students, and classes for the public. In addition to supporting the arts community, Holmes is an internationally acclaimed artist. In 2016 she received the New Mexico Governor’s Award of Excellence in the Arts in recognition of her achievements. Her work has appeared in galleries, permanent collections, museums, and private collections around the world. To learn more about Elodie Holmes, please visit her personal website: www.elodieholmes.com.
15 x 16 x 7”
Blown glass, cast bronze and steel
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
12.5 x 26 x 6”
Hot-sculpted gold-leafed glass, bronze, wood and steel
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
14 x 28 x 6”
Sand cast and hot-sculpted glass, wood, gold and forged steel
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
29 x 15 x 8”
Blown and hot-sculpted glass, bronze and steel
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
29.5 x 13 x 8”
Blown glass, cast bronze and steel
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
31 x 14 x 8”
Blown glass, cast bronze and steel
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Boat People
11 x 21 x 6"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
These bronze and glass collaborative sculptures are influenced by todays actual 'Boat People' who are displaced world-wide from their homes and countries and forced to become refugees for reasons out of their control. Holmes and Embroli have created these moving sculptures as a response to the reality of this crisis and the need to protect these people.
This empty boat is beached on the bones of those that become lost in the turmoil of war and ethnic cleansing.
Boat People
25 x 22 x 8"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
These bronze and glass collaborative sculptures are influenced by todays actual 'Boat People' who are displaced world-wide from their homes and countries and forced to become refugees for reasons out of their control. Holmes and Embroli have created these moving sculptures as a response to the reality of this crisis and the need to protect these people.
This Vessel is carrying the bones of the lost souls that never made it to safety.
19 x 8"
Guardian Series
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
14 x 5.5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
18.75 x 8"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
13 x 5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
18 x 8 x 4"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
17.5 x 8 x 5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
21 x 6 x 4"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
20x20.5x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
24x20x9"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
21x22.5x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
20x19.5x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
20x20x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
19x20x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
20x19.5x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
20x18x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
18.5x20x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
27x19x11"
Blown glass and forged steel stand
60x24x24"
Blown glass and forged steel
46x10x12"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
18x20x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
19x20x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stand
The vibrant colors that the artist brings out in her Aurora sculptures are based on matching the precise chemical formula with a careful method of heating and cooling the glass. Holmes uses this technique to form striations in the glass that fan out across the surface as each piece is spun out, elongated and stretched on the blowpipe. There is a finite window of time for Holmes to sculpt each piece before the hues of color peak and diminish. Once the glass cools it reflects a perpetual sense of movement in the flowing curvature of each edge and in the sweeping strokes of the color.
Morning Glory IV 2018
30 x 20 x 10”
22x14x8"
Blown glass and forged steel swiveling stands
The vibrant colors that the artist brings out in her Aurora sculptures are based on matching a precise chemical formula with a careful method of heating and cooling the glass. Holmes uses this technique to form striations in the glass that fan out across the surface as each piece is spun out, elongated and stretched on the blowpipe. There is a finite window of time for Holmes to sculpt each piece before the hues of color peak and diminish. Once the glass cools it reflects a perpetual sense of movement in the flowing curvature of each edge and in the sweeping strokes of the color.
30x24x9"
Blown glass and forged steel
The vibrant colors that the artist brings out in her Aurora sculptures are based on matching the precise chemical formula with a careful method of heating and cooling the glass. Holmes uses this technique to form striations in the glass that fan out across the surface as each piece is spun out, elongated and stretched on the blowpipe. There is a finite window of time for Holmes to sculpt each piece before the hues of color peak and diminish. Once the glass cools it reflects a perpetual sense of movement in the flowing curvature of each edge and in the sweeping strokes of the color.
10x14x15"
Blown glass and forged steel
The vibrant colors that the artist brings out in her Aurora sculptures are based on matching a precise chemical formula with a careful method of heating and cooling the glass. Holmes uses this technique to form striations in the glass that fan out across the surface as each piece is spun out, elongated and stretched on the blowpipe. There is a finite window of time for Holmes to sculpt each piece before the hues of color peak and diminish. Once the glass cools it reflects a perpetual sense of movement in the flowing curvature of each edge and in the sweeping strokes of the color.
27x18x6"
Blown and cold -fused glass, forged steel
67x15x15"
Blown and cold -fused glass, forged steel, granite base
Guardian Series
17 x 6 x 3"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
15 x 5.5 x 4"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
17 x 6 x 3"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
15 x 5.5 x 4"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
12 x 4.5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
12.5 x 4"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
12.5 x 5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
13 x 4.5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
13 x 5"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
Guardian Series
15 x 9"
Elodie Holmes and Enrico Embroli Collaboration in bronze and glass
Through the timeless nature of glass and bronze materials, Holmes and Embroli create sculptures that blur the line between modern art and ancient artifact. The artists skillfully and creatively interpret iconic symbols of humanity, expressing the precarious relationship between humanity and nature. The intent of each piece is to express the spirit of old-world cultures and their relationships with the planet and humankind. The GUARDIANS visually reflect this deeply-rooted connection, with an intent to inspire the viewer to be cognizant of the immense responsibility we have as humans to protect each other, the vulnerable, and our beloved mother earth.
36x16x12"
Blown, flame worked, and hot sculpted glass with gold leaf
As an avid bee keeper and gardener, Holmes based this series on the life of bees and their role in sustaining the environment. The bees work together drawing nectar from flowers to produce what they need to survive. In the process they pollinate plants and promote the survival of crops and wild flowers. Anthropomorphizing the bees and capturing them at work in the hive is meant to encourage viewers to consider three things. One, the human impact on bees through getting inside the workings of the hive. Two, the essential role bees play in the environment. Three, to show that like the delicate flowers the bees tend, their own survival rests on a fragile balance. Holmes wants the viewer to assess their role in maintaining this balance.
8 x 7 x 7”
Blow, hot-sculpted and flame-worked glass
14 x 9 x 9”
Blown, hot-sculpted and flame-worked glass
9 x 11 x 5”
Blown, hot-sculpted and flame-worked glass
average 8x4x4"
Blown and flame worked glass
As an avid bee keeper and gardener, Holmes based this series on the life of bees and their role in sustaining the environment. The bees work together drawing nectar from flowers to produce what they need to survive. In the process they pollinate plants and promote the survival of crops and wild flowers. Anthropomorphizing the bees and capturing them at work in the hive is meant to encourage viewers to consider three things. One, the human impact on bees through getting inside the workings of the hive. Two, the essential role bees play in the environment. Three, to show that like the delicate flowers the bees tend, their own survival rests on a fragile balance. Holmes wants the viewer to assess their role in maintaining this balance.
Jannine has spent her entire life in the arts. After working as an illustrator for over a decade Jannine moved to the Southwest, where she met Elodie Holmes and fell in love with glass blowing. Under the tutelage of Holmes, Jannine learned how to adapt her design skills and vibrant color palette to this new medium. Now Jannine puts her 15 years of glass art experience to work making her own art, teaching classes, and assisting Holmes in the hot shop.
Cia Thorne is an accomplished glass sculptor whose work appears in galleries nationwide. She attended California College of the Arts and has trained with glass masters Pino Signoretto and Martin Janecky. Thorne currently shows her work and teaches classes at Liquid Light Glass.
Al Leedom is an established glass artist who ran his own studio and gallery for over a decade. He and Holmes are close artistic collaborators and met while working with Peter Vanderlaan in the early 1990s. Leedom presently teaches classes and exhibits his work at Liquid Light Glass.
Sabina is an emerging glass artist who has worked internationally as a glass assistant and community arts coordinator. She currently works as a glass artist at Tesuque Glass and trains with Elodie Holmes at Liquid Light Glass, where she also works as a gallery assistant, and teaches classes.
