Justin Culina

I have been fascinated by hot glass since I first touched it in 2002.
After working as a glass artist for several years, my passion led me to take the plunge and start my own hot glass studio. I have been running Culina Glass in Whangarei ever since.

This level of commitment to the medium has taken me on an artistic journey that continues to challenge and inspire me.
I feel it’s important to work with the glass in a way that utilises the shapes that it naturally wants to assume,
appreciating and working with the tendencies of the medium.

​Capturing the beautiful liquid forms and stunning colours that glass offers is the challenge.
I hope that this love and respect for glass is reflected in my work.
Glass is a great teacher – consistent, honest and fair.