Haley Jelinek is a glass artist based in Asheville, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Alfred University in 2014, specializing in glass and sculpture. For the past seven years, she has worked as a full-time glassblower, creating in multiple studios throughout western Carolina.

Jelinek’s work explores the relationship between humans and nature, drawing inspiration from the organic beauty of the natural world. She crafts functional glass pieces that are both artful and practical, designed to bring a sense of connection and harmony into everyday life. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York, and she finds great joy in seeing her pieces being used and appreciated by others.