Lana Chu was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and lived and traveled throughout the United States and Europe as a child where she developed a deep appreciation for the arts. Chu began studying art, but soon became enamored with the sciences as well. She has a Master’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Memphis and a ten year career in Nutrition and Research. After exploring several mediums over time, she found the perfect combination of science and art when she became a full time studio glass artist in 2006.