WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
Hi- I’m Madison Hill. Originally from Holland, MI (go Dutch!), my husband and I moved to Evans, Georgia in 2021. Taking after my grandfather and my aunt, I found a love in Tiffany-style stained glass and make all sorts of sun catchers, candle holders, plant stakes… whatever strikes my fancy!
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
With stained glass I feel mostly inspired by nature (hence a lot of floral and animal pieces). It’s so easy to just keep making because there’s an endless variety of things you can do with glass- traditional or modern, clear or colorful. Maybe someday I’ll find a set style but right now I love doing a little of everything.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
The food scene is really up and coming. There’s something for everyone from tacos to sushi to ramen and insane cocktails… so you never run out of choices with date night!
WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
Creating is something that the soul needs and craves. Stained glass especially helps me unwind in different ways. If I’m frustrated, I’ll break glass for a pattern. If I need to focus my mind, I’ll grind the glass edges to everything fits together puzzle-perfect. And absolutely nothing feels better than polishing a piece and hanging it in the window to catch some light. True accomplishment!
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
Just make; try things! Don’t sweat the mistakes or finished projects you don’t love. Keep going because any creation, big or small, beautiful or needing some work, is better something left unmade.