Welcome to Healey Studio the artist studio of Ema Tanigaki and John Healey. Please scroll down on all the pages to see all of our artwork.

John Healey’s Portfolio

optical glass sculpture – traditional and abstract photography

John Healey’s resume

Ema Tanigaki’s Portfolio

folded copper mesh sculpture – folded metal sculptures – enamels and fine wire jewelry

Ema Tanigaki’s Resume

Commissions & Public Art

custom commissioned private works and public art

Highlighted Project: Folded Copper Sculptures by Ema Tanigaki

Ema Tanigaki’s Folded Copper Sculpture “Grand Expectations has been installed in its new location at the Albuquerque Convention Center in the West building in the alcove above the down escalator.

The latest News from Healey Studio below:

see the link News and Events for a complete listing.

  • August 7, 2026 Opening Reception at Foto Forum Santa Fe.

    John will be presenting a photographic work at Foto Forum Santa Fe. Those who are familiar with John and his work know he started as a photographer before he started to investigate the processes used to create the lenses in his cameras, which eventually led to his personal development of Optical Glass sculptures. He has never taken a break from his first passion, photography. We have always been interested in presenting new aspects of light, whether in glass or through photography. The physical output in photography, beyond the act of image capture, is where our hearts lie. We are hoping to find many kindred spirits gathered at Foto Forum. This show opens on First Friday, August 7, 2026 and runs through the end of September.

  • July 3, 2026 Opening of the Summer Show at Liquid Light Glass in Santa Fe

    Please join us in Santa Fe on Friday July 3 for the opening reception.

    John Healey is presenting a couple of new small sculptures that he completed this year. They are a revisiting of some older works, but with a new vibe. John is calling this “Remix”, like sampling from favorite music tracks. We strongly urge you to take time to visit the summer exhibition, preferably in person, it is open through August 28, 2026. We are definitely planning to attend the opening reception this Friday, so we hope to see familiar faces there.

    One of the pieces on display at Liquid Light Glass through August 28.

    please click on this link if the rotating sculpture video of the Optical Glass sculpture “Isaac Remix” by John Healey does not appear above.

    Isaac Remix
    dimensions: 7 x 6.75″ x 5″ with base
    Optical Glass Sculpture by John Healey

    This work uses high dispersion 48% leaded crystal with optical filter glass: cobalt and amethyst color enhancement specialty filters.  The interaction of light through this sculpture must be seen with in person to fully enjoy this work. 

  • Albuquerque Public Arts purchases photography by John Healey

    We are pleased to announce that the City of Albuquerque Urban Art has purchased “Fire Fox” by John Healey.

    Year created 2020 Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 2 inches

    Abstract photograph of glass printed on fine art canvas and mounted on our custom angled aluminum composite frame.

    Museum quality fine art pigment printing by Healey Studio on Hahnemuhle Cezanne fine art canvas. Angled frame designed and mounted by Healey Studio.

    This work is located in Albuquerque City Hall – basement level at the bottom of the stairs by the City Council Chambers.