October 29, 1968-June 21, 2009

Shannon's great talent will live on in his beautiful glass work; his love of glass will live on in his students; his heart and soul will live on in his children, family, and friends.  We are better for having had him in our lives.  Until next time, Obiwan.

The Shannon Hill Project will be unveiled at the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) annual Gathering July 20-26, 2009, in Miami , Florida.   The Project is a tribute, and a way for his friends and fellow glass artists to show their appreciation.  The Project is a collaborative effort that combines Shannon ’s passion for glass with his love of the sea in the form of an aquarium filled with glass sculptures depicting various ocean creatures and sea life.  Many glass artists have graciously agreed to participate in the Project.  Click below to see some of the masterpieces that have been contributed to the project, as well as the gang who worked so tirelessly to put it all together. 

        PRODUCTION PROCESS                MASTERPIECES

 

Palm Beach Post
Shannon Ray Hill, 40, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on June 21, 2009 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He was born October 29, 1968 in Boynton Beach, FL and graduated from Americana Preparatory School in 1986 and attended Palm Beach Community College. He was the owner and founder of Shannon Hill Glass Studio, a glass blowing facility and school. His work has been shown in galleries and museums and sold at various trade venues.  Shannon was on the faculty of Countess DeHoernle Art School. He also lectured at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

He is survived by his wife Kelly; children Chloe 14 and Dustin 8; his parents Jane and Wayne and one brother Christopher, all of Boca Raton.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 625 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, in Shannon’s name.

 
 

  

 
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