Karina Guévin

Karina Guévin discovered her passion for glass while studying at UQTR (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), where she began creating mixed-media sculptures incorporating glass. She later refined her practice at Montréal’s Espace Verre, mastering the art of glassblowing and developing her distinctive artistic voice.

Known for her innovative approach, Karina continually pushes creative boundaries. Her bold forms and vibrant colors emerge intuitively, reflecting her dynamic and effervescent personality. Each piece embodies movement, emotion, and a deep connection to material exploration.

Karina has taught flameworking internationally at renowned institutions including Pilchuck Glass School, Corning Museum of Glass (The Studio), Pratt Fine ArtsCenter in Seattle, Penland School of Craft, and the Niijima Glass Art Center in Japan.

Recipient of the prestigious François-Houdé Award, she has also received multiple grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, SODEC, and the Gilles Verville Award in Visual Arts.

Her work is exhibited internationally across Canada, the United States, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom, where she presents both sculptural works and contemporary glass jewelry. Her pieces are included in numerous public and private collections worldwide, including the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York