Kamala writes from her deathbed:
I recently learned about the amazing glass art of Andy Paiko, a fellow Portland artist. He and I are both participating in the 2009 Portland Open Studios Tour this October. He's also having a show soon at the Portland Museum of Contemporary Crafts.
Most 'glass art' makes me soil my pants in boredom, but this stuff is awe inspiring. See for yourself. Don't miss the sewing machine.
OPB also did a pretty cool "Oregon Art Beat" about him here.