David Thai
canadian contemporary glass artist
David Thai came to Canada in 1985 to pursue his studies in glass and design in Toronto. He soon ranked top and obtained a prestigious residency at Harbourfront Centre where he coached other artists on glassblowing artistry. He went on to found the Kingston Glass Studio that continues to welcome tourists from around the world.
Strongly influenced by reknowned Murano glass artist Lino Tagliapietra, design, shape and colour became part of David’s artistic journey adding one more signature design element to his work – Japanese silver leaf.
Today, David works out of his studio in Oakville. His vessels and glass sculptures reasonate his unique signature style – colour, light and a timeless contemporary style. His work is easily recognizable and exhibited in galleries across Canada and the United States.
Livio Seguso said: “glass is a material that seems to be born out of the sea to live in the air shaped by fire; it fascinates and ignites the imagination.”
There are many glass artists but few connect as strongly my soul and ignite my imagination like Seguso, David is one of them and I am so proud to have him in our gallery. Not surprising as he studied with Catherine Vamvakas Lay.
Phil Emond, Gallerist
signature glass sculptures available - sculptures de verre signature disponibles

Signature Collection 1 sea green bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver leaf foil 9h 23w 16.5d
$1500 plus hst
Signature Collection 1 sea green bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver leaf foil 9h 23w 16.5d
$1500 plus hst

Signature Collection 2 sea green bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 8h 20.5w 15.5d
$950 plus hst
Signature Collection 2 sea green bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 8h 20.5w 15.5d
$950 plus hst

Signature Collection 3 purple bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 10h 23w 17d
$1500 plus hst
Signature Collection 3 purple bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 10h 23w 17d
$1500 plus hst

Signature Collection 4 olive green bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 7.5h 15.25w 13.5d
$800 plus hst
Signature Collection 4 olive green bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 7.5h 15.25w 13.5d
$800 plus hst

Signature Collection 5 amethyst red bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 8.5h 22w 16d
$1500 plus hst
Signature Collection 5 amethyst red bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 8.5h 22w 16d
$1500 plus hst

Signature Collection 6 red orange bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 10h 22w 17d
$1500 plus hst
Signature Collection 6 red orange bowl
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 10h 22w 17d
$1500 plus hst

signature bowl collection 7 red bowl
blown glass Japanese silver foil 10.5h 12w 12d
$750 plus hst
signature bowl collection 7 red bowl
blown glass Japanese silver foil 10.5h 12w 12d
$750 plus hst

blown glass with Japanese silver foil 8.5h 20w 15d
$950 plus hst
blown glass with Japanese silver foil 8.5h 20w 15d
$950 plus hst