about
Ryan Bavin is a skilled glass artist based in Invermere, BC, Canada. Born in 1973, he has over thirty five years of experience in glasswork, beginning his apprenticeship at 15 under the guidance of his father, Pat. Ryan has attended Pilchuck Glass School multiple times, contributing as both a student and a teaching assistant. He has collaborated with renowned artists from Canada and beyond. Currently, he continues his artistic practice in his studio in Invermere. His works are featured in various public and private collections worldwide, including the National Gallery of Canada’s Art Bank in Ottawa.
artist statement
Working with hot glass offers a dynamic intersection between technique and intuition. Ryan’s practice is deeply informed by the natural world, where organic forms and patterns serve as both inspiration and guide. Each piece emerges through a collaborative dialogue with molten glass—a process that unfolds fluidly and often unpredictably until the final moment of completion. It is this sense of discovery, the anticipation of what will be revealed as the kiln cools, that continually draws Ryan back to the studio and sustains his creative pursuit.
