Meet the Artist: Ruth Bolles

More than 250 artists from around the country will descend upon the city to sell their creations at the 50th annual on July 13-16. As part of our continued coverage of the fair, Wyandotte Patch is highlighting select artists.

Ruth Bolles of Fragments of My Imagination
Muskegon, MI

How long have you been selling at the Wyandotte Street Art Fair? This will be my second time at the Wyandotte Street Art Fair.

What do you sell? Simply put, I am a stained glass artist. Although, my art is far from simple. Much of my art consists of one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired stained glass panels. I frequently incorporate found objects into my pieces, such as pewter heads and figures of women. Some of my art is created using reclaimed glass bottles. By incorporating stained glass and sandblasting, I transform the bottles into functional lighting pieces.

What is your booth number at this year's fair? 82

Out of all the fairs in the country, why do you choose to participate in Wyandotte’s? I like to shake things up from time to time and move around a bit to try shows in new areas. It has been about five years since I participated in the Wyandotte show, so I felt it was time to come back. The people visiting the show were a lot of fun to meet and the location is great.

Tell us an interesting tidbit about yourself or your work. I have worked as a graphics designer for more than 30 years. For the past 14 years, creating with stained glass has been my true creative outlet. I now create full-time with the help of my husband. I love to incorporate unusual and reclaimed bits into my art. When you see it, you will want to be sure to look closely. There are little surprises to be found.

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