Janet Zambai, Ameircan (1954 – )

Janet Zambai was born in Wyoming in 1954. She studied art at Wyoming’s Casper College and has worked as a professional glass artist since 1994. Accomplished in traditional stained glass making, sandblasting, hand painting, and fusing glass, Zambai was chosen to serve as Artist in Residence for the Nicolaysen Art Museum, in Casper, Wyoming in 2003 and 2004.

Greatly inspired by nature, Janet Zambai is intrigued with the peaceful essence of water, the way it moves into ever changing patterns; in her own words, “A lot of my work has a floating, watery, organic feel to it.” Indeed, when one looks at an original Zambai glass work, one can see a myriad of swirling shapes in rich colors that seem to float and move. Each piece has a lush look, an individual rhythm that puts one in mind of water and music. “I have always been a peace maker, I want my work to have a positive effect on the people who look at it.” Working in her art studio, Janet often listens to and is inspired by music, “anything by Enya.” she says.

Collections
University of Wyoming in Laramie
The Historic Plains Hotel, Cheyenne, WY
American National Bank, Casper, WY
St. Steven’s Episcopal Church, Casper, WY
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Casper, WY
Christ the King Lutheran Church, Cody, WY
Mount Hope Lutheran Church, Casper, WY
Bethel Lutheran Church, Lander, WY
4-Aces Restaurant, Glenrock, WY
Eastgate Travel Plaza, Evansville, WY
McMurry Energy Corporation, Casper, WY
Silver Fox Lounge, Casper, WY
Memorial Chapel, Casper, WY
Amoretti’s Restaurant, Lander, WY
7th Day Adventists, Wheatland, WY
First Baptist Church, Cheyenne, WY
Our Lady of the Sage, Baggs, WY
Rocky Mountain Oncology, Casper, WY
Coliseum Motors, Casper, WY
Big Wyoming Auto Dealers, Casper, WY
Karl Kilmer & Associates Accountants, Casper, WY
2nd Street Realtors, Casper, WY

Exhibitions & Auctions
2006 World Art Gallery, Ladera Ranch, CA
Glass At the Gardens, Cheyenne, WY
Glass at the Gardens, Sheridan, WY
Glass at the Gardens, Denver, CO
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Casper, WY
Boy's & Girls Club of America, Casper, WY
The Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper, WY