Lisa Long is an American artist and sculptor, internationally known for her innovative work with glass. Trained at the Rhode Island School of Design, she began her career in the 1980s, emerging as a key figure in the Studio Glass movement. Her artistic work is characterized by large-scale installations and complex sculptures, often inspired by organic forms and natural phenomena. Primarily using the technique of blown glass, Long explores the qualities of transparency, color, and light, creating monumental works that transform the perception of the surrounding space. Her creations have been exhibited in prestigious institutions worldwide and are part of permanent collections, including those of the Corning Museum of Glass and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, which recognize her significant contribution to contemporary art.