81-year-old glass artist Robert Held, famous for his glass heart creations, closes his Parksville gallery after 10 years, continuing his art in semi-retirement.

81-year-old glass artist Robert Held, known for his 50-year career and iconic glass heart creations, has closed his gallery in Parksville after 10 years. Despite the closure, Held will continue his artistic journey in semi-retirement status. His glass hearts have been sold globally, reaching locations from Hawaii to the Himalayas, with an estimated total of 1.5 million pieces created.