Biography

Benjamin Powell Moore (1952–2021) was a renowned American glass artist known for his significant contributions to the studio glass movement. Born in the United States, Moore became one of the most influential glassblowers of the 20th century. He established Benjamin Moore, Inc., a production studio in Seattle, which became a hub for innovative glass art. Moore's work is characterized by its technical precision and artistic creativity, often exploring the interplay of light and color through glass. Moore was deeply involved in education and the development of glass art as a discipline. He served as the director of the Pilchuck Glass School, a leading institution for glass art education, where he influenced a generation of glass artists. His contributions to the field were recognized in 2009 when he was named a fellow of the American Craft Council. Collectors and institutions prize Moore's work for its craftsmanship and its role in advancing the studio glass movement, making his pieces sought-after in both private and public collections.