Beth Woolley Monod

Bio;

Beth Woolley Monod arrived in Banff in the 70’s at the age of 20 and immediately made it home. Post secondary education took her on the linear route of a surveyor.  Her passion for being outside flowed well into the backcountry and the usual activities associated in these places, hiking, skiing, exploring. Raising her family and being active in community life, she also pursued environmental projects in the community. Her creative curiosity in the arts lead to an apprenticeship in silversmithing. 

She regularly attended the summer programs at Red Deer College in hot glass blowing for several decades. As well some self directed studies in hot glass at ACAD. Beth is now a partner in Canmore’s outstanding Fireweed Glass Studio

Artist Statement:

The Canadian Rockies has been Beth Monod's home and inspiration for several decades. The spectacular geology is a formidable background which inspires some of her works while the subtle simplicity of the flora and fauna may capture her imagination. Images from a piece of pine bark or a fall of snowflakes on Rundle rock on a mountain trail may find their way into her glass work.

Beth also has an enormous respect for, and understanding of the layers of history in both the geological and human history of the Canadian Rockies.... 

Hint: A creative sense of play is often reflected in Beth's glass works. Sometimes you need to look for a pun or a nuance in an individual work.