Her Story
About Meg
Meg is an accomplished artist and designer whose career has been defined by creativity, resilience, and an extraordinary ability to transform personal vision into meaningful work. Best known for her art glass, Meg once created a three-panel crystal screen for Crown Prince Naruhito and Masako Owada of Japan for their 1993 wedding, a deeply personal and historic commission that remains one of the defining moments of her artistic journey. Her work, known for its beauty, symbolism, and craftsmanship, reflects both technical mastery and emotional depth.
Over the years, Meg has built a life shaped by art, reinvention, and perseverance. From creating large-scale glass works to exploring design, logos, and other creative projects, she has continually adapted her talents to new chapters of life, even after setbacks such as losing her studio and rebuilding her professional presence. Her story is also one of personal transformation. After moving through difficult seasons of loss and depression, Meg emerged with renewed joy, perspective, and a strong desire to share what she has learned with others.
Today, Meg brings not only artistic talent, but also wisdom, humanity, and a generous spirit to everything she does. She believes deeply in mentoring younger generations, encouraging others to pursue their gifts, and living authentically without trying to fit into anyone else’s expectations. Her journey is a testament to the power of creativity, courage, and embracing life fully at every stage.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Meg
01What do you attribute your success to?
I've learned to stop trying to control everything and just let things come to me. I'm trying to operate out of just slowing down and letting opportunities come to me, and it's so different - it's just like magic. I don't have to be anybody in particular. Since I've come out of being in the darkness, I know so much about the darkness, but what it's done is give me this gigantic understanding of how things work on a really big scale. I figure, you know, you know a lot, you might want to share some of that knowledge with younger folks. That's like the greatest thing you can do - it's like recycling the energy to the younger folks so that they can come up, and maybe they don't have to go through all the agony that we did.
02What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important thing to me is sharing knowledge and supporting others. I believe in recycling the energy to younger folks so that they can come up, and maybe they don't have to go through all the agony that we did. It's about caring about people and creating a cloud around yourself so that people come and approach you for help. I've learned to just slow down, let things come to me, and not try to control everything. I also deeply value creating peace - when I made the screen for the Japanese royal family, every inch of that screen was infused with 'Please, let's create peace in this world.' I still have hope, you know.
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