Chieko Shimizu Fujioka, a glass mosaic artist based in San Jose, California, specializes in public installations and private residential commissions. Born and raised in Japan, Chieko established her career after moving to the Bay Area and is now entering her pre-mid-career phase as a professional artist. Here, she shares her journey, along with the mindsets that have helped her maintain resilience and a healthy balance between her demanding career and personal life.