Banjo
About Banjo
Banjo is known for distinctive borosilicate glass with bold color, detailed fuming, and unmistakable character.
Banjo learned to build things from a man named John D. Wittersheim, metalsmith, luthier, poly-sculptural bike-building maestro, and the most impactful artistic mentor Banjo ever had. John taught him guitar making, banjo making, welding, and metal sculpture. He taught him that creative problem solving was a skill first discovered through restoring and rebuilding antique Harley-Davidsons. John passed in 2013. When Banjo builds glass bikes, he’s honoring what he learned from that man.
Banjo is based in the Ozarks. Banjo rarely builds motorcycles anymore. His glass motorcycles have become some of the most recognized pieces in heady glass.
His work includes collectible hammers, Sherlocks, chillums, sculptural pieces, and other one-of-a-kind functional glass art.
Wicked Studio is proud to feature Banjo’s work as part of our artist glass collection.
