Dichroic Shark's Tooth

Grace Chepenik is a Florida-based artist working in blown glass and painting, whose work celebrates the energy of nature and the connections between spirit and world. Her dynamic pieces draw on forms such as orchids, shells, foliage, and other organic elements, using color, light, and movement to evoke the living essence of her subjects.

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Chepenik first pursued painting before discovering glassblowing in 2018, a medium that deeply transformed her artistic voice. Her maternal grandmother, a celebrated watercolor artist, passed down her love for art. Her work reflects both her Florida roots and her experiences in South Florida and abroad, honoring the vitality of natural environments through bold color, fluid form, and expressive surface.

Chepenik holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Painting from the University of Miami and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. She is represented by Artisa Art Gallery in Aruba, Palm Beach Design Showroom, Miles Art Gallery in Jupiter, Florida and she serves as Hot Shop Manager at the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts in Lake Worth Beach, Florida.