Deb Williams
Deb Williams is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans more than two decades in cast and fused glass, mixed media sculpture, and imaginative explorations of the refined and the uncanny. Known for her technical mastery and her willingness to push material boundaries, Deb began her artistic journey in cast and kiln formed glass, developing a signature style that blends precision, luminosity, and organic form.
In 2022, her practice expanded into mixed media with a whimsical, provocative twist: Vegan Taxidermy and sculptural cryptids inspired by folklore, natural history, and the playful intersection of myth and material. These works combine her deep understanding of structure with her fascination for the mysterious, resulting in pieces that feel both familiar and otherworldly.
Deb’s creative life is enriched by an unusually diverse professional background. She has worked in interior and floral design, and the esoteric arts, including environmental energy work, hypnotherapy, and feng shui. She continues to create from her studio in Asheville, North Carolina, where she brings together craft, curiosity, and often a touch whimsy.
"My work is rooted in transformation — of materials, of meaning, and of the unseen energies that shape our world. For more than twenty years, glass has been my primary language. I am drawn to its contradictions: fragile yet enduring, fluid yet structured, luminous yet grounded. Through cast and fused glass, I explore how light interacts with form, and how transparency can reveal or conceal the stories embedded within an object
In recent years, my practice has expanded into mixed media, where I create Vegan Taxidermy and sculptural Cryptids inspired by folklore, nature, and the playful tension between reality and imagination. These works allow me to step outside the boundaries of traditional materials and embrace humor, rust and a little magic.
I live in the gorgeous art community of Asheville, North Carolina, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. I share my space with Frank, AKA The Hubs, and our mythological sidekick, Barn Kitty. Affectionately named...Barn Kitty.
You can find my Cryptids and Vegan Taxidermy at: