Artist Statement
"My goal as an Artist is to uplift and inspire, showing people the beauty they reflect in the shimmering glass. I am the creator of Blown Glass on Canvas, an innovative art form that fuses traditional painting with luxury materials like artist-blown glass, 24-karat gold, and precious gems. My work combines hundreds of layers of color to create jeweled, luminous masterpieces that shimmer and evolve with the light. I want you to feel a sense of awe, wonder, and possibility - as if the art is whispering that you, too, are radiant and boundless. Each piece invites you to pause, reflect, and see yourself in its abstract beauty, leaving you with a profound feeling of connection and joy."
-- Bula Barua
Who is Bula Barua?
Bula Barua is the creator of Blown Glass on Canvas, an innovative art form that fuses traditional painting with luxury materials such as artist-blown glass, 24-karat gold, precious gems, and raw pigments. Her luminous artworks shimmer and evolve with the light, captivating viewers with their jeweled, ethereal quality.
Bula's works are highly sought after by collectors worldwide, including the Mandela family of South Africa, Mr. Tadashi Yanai (#1 billionaire in Japan and CEO of Uniqlo), and Huang Minh (9th richest billionaire in China and creator of Solar Valley). Her paintings are featured in prestigious private and public collections, celebrated for their ability to evoke emotion and beauty.
A visionary and pioneer in contemporary art, Bula has won numerous awards and accolades for her groundbreaking style. She travels extensively to gather inspiration, imbuing her paintings with a sense of wonder and connection. Each piece is a transformative experience, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and see themselves in its shimmering beauty.
Bula currently resides in Florida, where she creates her masterpieces in her studio. Her works have been exhibited internationally, inspiring and uplifting audiences around the globe.
Bula's Blown Glass on Canvas artworks have increased in market value significantly since she first created this style. Each piece is not just art but an investment, a generational gift for those you love.
The Beginnings
"My passion for art began as a child growing up in the Midwest. I painted on everything I could get my hands on—vases, sculptures, and even artworks my parents purchased, adding flowers to landscapes or rain to skies. That early love for creativity shaped the artist I am today.
I officially began my career as a traditional painter in 2006, using oils and acrylics on canvas. While I loved painting deeply, I always felt like something was missing. In 2016, my world changed when I was introduced to the art of blowing glass. Watching molten glass transform and reflect light was mesmerizing, and I instantly fell in love. That moment altered the trajectory of my career as a Fine Artist.
I became captivated by how glass creates a visual dance of light and shadow, adding depth and motion. I had an epiphany: I had to find a way to integrate blown glass into my paintings. For months, I experimented relentlessly, testing techniques and materials until I discovered the exact method to achieve my vision. This is how my signature style, Blown Glass on Canvas, was born.
Blown Glass on Canvas is elegant, vibrant, and striking. It is bold, with colors created from undiluted raw pigments, and layered with luxury materials such as 24-karat gold leaf, genuine silver, semi-precious stones (like amethyst, topaz, and emeralds), and, of course, artist-blown glass. Each painting sparkles and evolves throughout the day, catching and reflecting light in an ever-changing dance."
-- Bula Barua
Creative Process
Bula’s creative process is meticulous and deeply intentional. It begins with a sketch, followed by layer upon layer of paint, sometimes hundreds, to bring the composition to life. Once the base layers of color are complete, Bula blows glass, smashes it and add the fragments to the canvas piece by piece. The final step is applying a layer of epoxy resin, which she smooths into a glossy finish with a blow torch. After curing for 72 hours in a low temperature, Bula paints the canvas edges in metallic gold, black, or silver, ensuring the artwork is ready to hang without a frame.
Each of Bula’s artworks is a bespoke piece, telling its own story with hidden meanings and emotional depth. They are not just decorative but are designed to resonate on a profound level with those who experience them. Her paintings are alive with motion and energy, creating a sense of freedom and possibility.