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BEVERLY ’S Life in Naples | April 2016

TROPICAL GLASS DESIGN

by Sandra Lee Buxton

B everly Albert’s work in blown,
etched and carved glass along with
stained glass windows is collected
worldwide. When you look at the
photographs of her completed treasures, you
can clearly see why. Maybe it’s just me but
I would say that her chandeliers which are
made in the Chihuly style are extraordinary.
Seeing them in person is just awesome and I
mean that literally, you are in awe. Fortunately
she lives in Naples and her works can be
seen in her gallery and commissioned with
personal specifications. Beverly herself is a
petite woman with a soft voice and a quiet demeanor, not the size in stature that you would
expect from such a LARGE and memorable art form.
She began her love of stained glass at a young age becoming enchanted with the windows
of her childhood church. Beautiful colors which changed in intensity as light streamed through
them were mesmerizing. Working in stained glass as a young adult was all encompassing
and upon perfecting her craft she added carved and etched glass to her repertoire. Beverly
developed an interest in working with “hot” glass but found that there was little information
and instruction available. Not willing to be limited by “what wasn’t” she was determined to see
“what could be.” She had an opportunity to work with experts in the field of hot glass in Miami,
gleaned information then incorporated her own ideas and techniques. Beverly soon established

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