About Cherrie
Cherrie La Porte has been creating glass art for over 20 years in North County San Diego. Her designs reflect a distinctive, abstract contemporary style. Blazing new trails of creativity and originality in mosaic and fused glass, her unique glass art can be seen worldwide. Sculptures, custom mosaics and jewelry are collected by San Diego residents and tourists, as well as national and international collectors. Her glass installations can be seen in hospitals, corporate environments and as public art.
Combining the inspiration of the iconic surfboard form with the desire to make things beautiful, Cherrie has taken mosaic and fused glass art to a new level. Using recycled surfboards that have retired from the waves, she transforms them into an explosion of texture and color, each spinning it’s own story. These mosaic glass sculptures are artful conversation pieces that leave a lasting impression.
Cherrie’s goal is to continue expanding in the arts and creating beautiful pieces that inspire, heal and bring many smiles. Contact Cherrie to discuss a mosaic glass surfboard or a unique custom glass art project for you!
COLLECTIONS
San Diego Magazine ~ Selected Mosaic Surfboard for the Best of San Diego August 2014
The Water Conservation Garden Butterfly Pavilion Glass Archway El Cajon, CA April 2014
Camp Pendleton Replacement Hospital Lobby Oceanside CA
Installation of three mosaic glass surfboards permanent collection July 2013
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Oceanside CA
Installation of two mosaic glass surfboards permanent collection May 2014
Numerous Glass Artworks in Private Collections throughout USA and Mexico.
EXHIBITIONS
Escondido Arts Partnership Exhibit 2015 1st place winner
Mingei International Museum Surf Craft Event San Diego, CA November 2014
Solana Beach City Hall Private Exhibition Solana Beach, CA October 2013
Catch Restaurant Selected Solo Exhibit Carlsbad CA February 2012
Nofufi Gallery Selected Solo Exhibit Encinitas CA February 2003
Owner and Partner of Glass Ranch Studio Escondido CA 2004 – 2012
PHILANTHROPY ~ My Donated Glass Art ~ $18,250 to date
EcoLife Conservation Foundation 12th Anniversary Gala ~ La Catrina Glass Guitar Oct 2015
The Water Conservation Garden Enchanted Garden Gala ~ Glass Chimes Oct 2015
Museum of Making Music Gala ~ Donated Mosaic fused glass guitar Oct 2015
Surfrider Foundation Gala ~ Donated Surfboard Art “Universe” May 2015
Southern California Ballet Gala ~ Donated Mosaic Glass Guitar March 2015
San Diego County Medical Foundation Gala ~ Donated Mosaic Glass Heart Feb 2015
Water Conservation Garden Gala Fundraiser ~ Donated Art Surfboard Oct 2014
Switchfoot Bro Am Charity Gala Fundraiser ~ Donated Art Surfboard July 2014
California Surf Museum Exhibition of Jr Seau Memorial Tribute Surfboard ~
Donated to the Jr Seau Foundation August 2012
San Diego Botanical Garden Gala Fundraiser ~ Donated Art Surfboard 2013
EcoLife Foundation Gala Fundraiser Donated Mosaic Surfboard September 2012
Stone Brewing Company ~ Donated Mosaic Surfboard July 2012
La Mision Children’s Fundraiser Baja Mexico ~ Donated Mosaic Surfboards 2013 and 2014
Surfrider Foundation Gala Fundraiser ~ Donated Surfboard 2011
PRESS
North County Times Seau Surfboard at California Surf Museum
NBC Sports Dedicated Seau Surfboard video
The Coast News Encinitas CA
Palomar College Telescope Newspaper
Escondido Downtown Magazine
San Diego Home and Garden December 2011
The BLVD Magazine 2009
Fox 5 News Morning Show featuring Glass Ranch 2009
Pacific San Diego Magazine 2009
North County Times Sprawning Fish by Fire Video 2008
San Diego Tribune Blown Away Article 2008
Rancho Santa Fe Review Healing Hearts Articles 2007
San Diego Union Tribune Article 2007
North County Times Healing Hearts Article 2007
Better Homes and Garden / Garden, Deck, Landscape Spring 2007
San Diego Union Home and Garden Glass Act 2006
San Diego Union Tribune Video 2006
OffBeat America HGTV Show 2006
San Diego Union Tribune Fire it up Article 2005
Contact Cherrie La Porte [email protected]