While learning about the Glassblowers of Murano,Venice, we have included a poetry section for children ages 6+. Today we will be reading and writing the Poem “My Island” by the Artist and Poet Giampaolo Seguso. Enjoy learning more about him, and his art at your leusire here, by his quotes, and additional links.

Optional Books To Read:

Goofy and the Gondola – An Adventure in Italy by Disney’s Small World Library - (Goofy and Mickey learn about the Glassblowers of Murano in this book too!)

The Glassmakers Daughter by Dianne Hofmyer

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“I transform the metaphors of my life by creating poetic objects in glass.” - Giampaolo Seguso

Learn more about the Artist and Poet Giampaolo Seguso by reading the articles included below:

Giampaolo Seguso Glass Poetry

The Song of Glass Art Exhibit of his ‘sasso’ or ‘Italian Stone’ sculpture that is projected with dramatic imagery inspired by his hometown, Venice. Exhibited at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Virgina, USA.

Another article about his Art “In the Box: Giampaolo Seguso” here.

“The greatest, most spiritual thing we can do is transform what we see into art, create by copying the creator. It began in Venice because the place itself is a miracle, an extraordinary endeavor of human and divine effort: it’s the true communion.” ~ Giampaolo Seguso, Glass Master, Artist and Poet

Shop his Website, Seguso Viro, here.

Read about the History of the Family of Suguso here.