About
LaceFace Glass is the artistic alias of Lacey Walton, a pioneering glass artist renowned for her intricate and expressive work in the glass pipe community.
Based in Oregon, she began her journey in glassblowing in 2004 and has since become a prominent figure in the industry. Her creations often blend elements of nature, spirituality, and human form, resulting in pieces that are both functional and sculpturally significant.
A pioneer in the contemporary glass art scene, LaceFace has gained international recognition for her innovative approach, pushing the limits of flame working with a signature style that is instantly recognizable. Each of her signature faces is not only a showcase of technical precision but also a meditation on identity and self-expression. Through complex layering and multi-dimensional builds, LaceFace explores how we conceal, reveal, and evolve through personal transformation. Drawing inspiration from mysticism and nature, her creations are both technically masterful and emotionally resonant. She blends traditional glassblowing techniques with surreal, fine-art sensibility, pushing the boundaries of what’s considered possible in functional glass.
Each piece tells a story, inviting viewers into a world where elegance meets edge and tradition meets rebellion. Her work helped shift the focus from just functionality to fine art— something you collect, not just smoke out of.
LaceFace’s work transcends traditional glass art by integrating storytelling, mythology, and personal narratives into her sculptures. As one of the few prominent women in the borosilicate sculpture world, LaceFace has become a trailblazer and an inspiration to a new generation of artists. In addition to her personal practice, she is also a dedicated teacher and community leader, known for empowering others through workshops and collaborative projects. LaceFace continues to push boundaries, merging the ancient and the futuristic in her creations. Through fire and form, she invites us to witness glass not just as a medium but as a portal.
“The medium of glass is my doctrine, teaching me the ways of patience, discipline, and determination. Daily I praise the fluid like forms while dancing with the flames, willing them to speak, and show me the light"
- Lacey Walton
“Take your sacred pipe and walk into their midst. Die if necessary in your attempt to bring about reconciliation. Then when order has been restored and they see you lying dead on the ground, still holding in your hand the sacred pipe, the symbol of peace and reconciliation, then assuredly will they know that you have been a real chief.”
— Winnabego Lessons
"There are strong spiritual themes that flow along the curvy lines of my art. I believe glass holds the energy of life with it’s unique relationship to the powerful elements of Fire and Air. My artworks strive to present natural beauty by portraying life that occurs in the physical world like animals, flowers, and the human form. The spiritualistic and ritualistic quality of pipes has always inspired me to create a higher form of functional art that can be portrayed as sacred, statuesque, or shamanic. The medium of glass in combination with ancient sacraments have given our society a way to reach a higher consciousness, while also providing communion with each other by bringing people together to perform a ritual as old as human history itself, smoking."
- Lacey Walton
