Artist Bio

Lisa Koch received a Biochemistry degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison, and began her career as a scientist researching cell division. Impelled by her passion for the arts, she discovered glass and later went on to earn her M.F.A. in glass from Alfred University. She has since taught neon and glass classes at Alfred University and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and currently practices in Madison. She enjoys spending time in the summer working at Pilchuck Glass School in Washington. Her background in the sciences continues to be a major influence in her work.