⟡˙⋆ about ⋆˙⟡

Hello! I'm Courtney, welcome to my shop Illuminated Earth. I am a second generation stained glass artist, born and raised in Massachusetts. My dad has been working with stained glass since before I was born and has been a tremendous influence and mentor on my artistic journey. Other mediums I have studied are ceramics, jewelry/metals, and wood working.

I grew up exploring in the woods behind my house and from a young age have always marveled at the natural wonders around us. A key theme in my work is nature and I often incorporate organic materials into my pieces such as crystals, plants, flowers and wood.  I draw much of my inspiration from the natural world- A forest floor covered in ferns, mushrooms growing from the base of a tree, a drop of morning dew on an autumn leaf, or the seed pattern found in a flower. My love for nature and passion for creating is the driving force behind Illuminated Earth.

I am very interested in the cycles and patterns found in nature and their connections to the human condition and phases of life. Many of my pieces contain organic materials that will change over time. I do not preserve any of the plants or flowers I use. This is a conscious decision I have made to embrace imperfection and impermanence. To see the beauty in transience. To remind us that form is temporary- including our own vessels that we embody on this earth plane. Death and rebirth are a part of life.

I have always loved this quote from Albert Einstein-

“Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.”

I believe this to be true. We are much more than our short lives in this human form on earth. Our soul, our essence is everlasting.

Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my art. I am so grateful for all of the support<3

With Love and Gratitude,
Courtney Steacie