We recently spoke with San Jose State Art and Art History faculty member, Cassandra Straubing (cassandrastraubing | sjsuglassart), regarding her art piece, which was part of the Natalie And James Thompson Art Gallery (sjsugallery) Spatial Arts Faculty Exhibition that was on view from January 31 - February 24, 2017. #tuesdaynightopenings _ Check out what the talented #blownglass #artist had to say regarding what she hopes to convey through her #art and the importance of being involved in the broader art community as an educator: _ Title of Art Piece: "There was a quiet stillness; her cradle unfilled; unable to move on." _ Materials: Blown glass, found objects and dust. _ SJSU: What are you trying to convey through your art piece? _ Cassandra Straubing: I often times leave my work open to interpretation, and I leave a little bit said through the title, and people are allowed to bring their own connotations to it, their own stories to it…I also incorporate political statements. This blow...