Collection: Preston Singletary

Preston Singletary, a Tlingit artist from Seattle, Washington, is renowned for blending traditional Northwest Coast designs with contemporary glassblowing techniques. With a career spanning over four decades, he has redefined Indigenous art by using glass to bring Tlingit stories, symbols, and legends to life.

His journey with glass began in the early 1980s, working in Seattle’s glass studios and later refining his craft at Pilchuck Glass School. Over time, he integrated Tlingit formline into his work, creating pieces that honor his cultural heritage while exploring themes of transformation, spirituality, and storytelling.

Singletary’s groundbreaking exhibition Raven and the Box of Daylight has been featured in major museums, illustrating a Tlingit creation story through intricate glass sculptures and immersive installations. His work is celebrated worldwide, proving that Indigenous art can evolve in new mediums while staying deeply connected to its roots.