Announcing a new discovery Oregon glass and ceramic artist, John Groth, worked for thirteen years to solve a problem that was considered impossible - the fusion of glass and clay. The process is now patent pending. Since 2000, John Groth's sculptures have incorporated the techniques that he developed. These techniques fuse clay and glass, using kiln forming and hot glass techniques. He enjoys bringing the best of each material into play. The glass is transparent and appears to be fluid. The clay offers sculptural and structural qualities to a finished piece. The fusion of the two creates surfaces and textures, within the composite, that were never before possible. Thick layers of glass bring an intensity and color depth not created by clay and glaze alone. The juxtaposition of clay elements, within or projecting through the glass, show off the ability of the clay to hold its shape, texture, and form. The glass flows over, through, and around the clay. A barrier has been hurdled that will provide wonderful new possibilities to the world of glass and ceramic art.