The 444 Pop Up

Wynn Smith - Bending Light

a Looking Glass installation

on view 24/7 at Julia Martin Gallery

February 1st - 22nd, 2025

Wynn blessed our front windows with nearly 30 strands of her prayer flags - each hand made stained glass flag is strung on sari silk ribbon and measures roughly 48” in length. When the sun is beaming through them, whisper your prayer and it will be amplified.

Just beyond these beauties, are 15 suspended stained glass sculptures made from all sorts of vintage refuse-made-treasure, delicate hand welded mobiles with homemade glass created in her kiln alongside found bits and baubles one could easily imagine Marie Antoinette herself gazing at on a lazy sunny afternoon. Needless to say any of her creations would make a stellar Valentine, or gift for absolutely any occasion. Shoot us an email through the contact link above to purchase. JMG is open Saturdays 12-6p and by appointment during the week + by chance.

artist statement

For the most part, I am self-taught. While nibbling at a fine arts degree over the years expanded my knowledge of color and design, I believe I have always been drawn to the reuse of salvaged and broken treasure. This affinity has led directly toward dressing rusty forgotten history in glorious glass. My technique is a unique adventure every time I work. Looking Glass is very much like life itself - an assemblage of parts bonded by history, love and accidents.

Wynn was born in Austin TX, raised in the mountains of northeast Georgia and has resided in Nashville, TN for over 30 years. She studied Fine Arts at both Montana State University and Watkins College of Art.