Collection

This is an overview of some of my work over the years..

Videos

Here are some videos of me working on objects together with the team from the Glasblazerij Leerdam.

The next two videos are of me assisting Maxi Pretorius, who I admire for her strength and determination. Sadly enough she passed away in 2019.

Orders


Working with glass is very personal. When the glass is hot, it is a living being. You have to work with it and not against it.

I find the process so beautiful and that's what I want to share with you.

Together with you we can design the object by defining the shape, the colors and the measurements of the object. What I think is a special asset of my work is that you can be present when I create the object, so it becomes very personal to you. During this creation I will explain the process and what it takes to create glass objects.

If you are interested in the creation of personal objects please contact me and we can share the idea's.

Ash objects


I also create personalized glass objects with ash of your beloved ones.

Because I feel that ash objects have to be created with all the respect of the deceided I want to give you a very personal experience to make a beautiful object with ash inside. You will be there when I make it, so you can see it being made into a very personal memory. I will always handle the ash with all the respect it deserves.

If you are interested in one of my designs, you should contact me.

About me

​Since 2003 I have developed my own unique relationship with the glass.

As a medium, glass speaks differently to a glasmaker than to designers and artists. Glassblowers are in the unique position to touch the glass; to feel it move and react. It is a very personal, intimate connection. The fluid nature of the glass combined with the ability to form it, inspires me.

The sleek, classic, high quality design that is traditionally known as "Leerdamse stijl", is inspiring. By combining both form and fluidity, I've created my own style here in Leerdam....with a twist

​Jessica

Biography

Born in 1972 in the USA but has lived the last 20 years in The Netherlands.

Currently regularly working in the "Glasblazerij" of the National Glassmuseum in Leerdam.

Training and Professional Experience

1995 Graduate of the University of California with a degree in Design.
2003 – 2008 Received on-the-job training at Het Glascentrum, Leerdam, The Netherlands. A unique environment to work and learn from both Dutch and Czech glass masters, as well as various international blowers which the studio hosted.
2004 Three-week intensive glass course which included blowing, cold working and glass technology at Glass School Novy Bor, Czech Republic.
2012 – current Nationaal Glas Museum/de Glasblazerij, Leerdam, The Netherlands. This includes demonstrations for the public, working with artists, production and education/workshops.

Selected Exhibitions

2010 Gallery Art and Artifact, Beverly Hills, California, USAgraduate of the University of California with a degree in Design.
2016/2017 Galerie Polhus, Nijkerk, The Netherlands
2017 Galerie Kristal-Glas, Leerdam, The Netherlands
2016 - 2018 International Glas en Keramiekbeurs, Leerdam, The Netherlands
2016 - 2018 Glasdagen, Leerdam, The Netherlands
2016 - 2018 Outdoor installations, Het Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden, Leerdam, The Netherlands

Selected Honors

2017 Designer of 28th annual year object for the International Glas en Keramiekbeurs, Leerdam, The Netherlands.
2018 Designer/producer annual year object for Glasrijk Tubbergen, Tubbergen, The Netherlands.

References

Elsevier, “13 Vases”, Emilie Escher, pp. 56-57, The Netherlands.
Plus, Trudy Kunz, pp. 154-157, The Netherlands.
Fjoezzz, “Jessica Homich handles the glass like a lady”, Thea Figee, The Netherlands.
Quest 04/2023, “Glaasje blazen”, Paul Serail, The Netherlands.

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