Whimsical, wonderful, and a little wild! Welcome to “Hot Glass and Warm Fuzzies,” the art of Joellen Chrones, at the Cypress Gallery this month.

Visitors will experience the delicious taste of her brand “Sugarless Treats,” a formidable art version of all-sorts candy. With a wide assortment of shape, color and texture, Chrones’ preferred media of fused glass and felted wool prove delectable.

Chrones has worked in the realm of art glass for over 30 years, using a variety of techniques: glass blowing, stained glass, lampwork, and the fusing of glass. “Fused glass” is a process by which layers of glass are stacked and fused together in a high-temperature kiln. It is on display here in all its colorful glory.

Chrones’ creative language employs motifs that are often humorous, or delicately et

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