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My enthusiasm for working with glass began in 1986 in Mystic, Connecticut where I joined a workshop in stained glass crafting. In 1988 I moved to the San Juan Islands with my husband and two daughters. We set up a shop for glass and wood-working and this is where a wayward dragonfly became the inspiration and model for my first insect sculpture in stained glass. The intricate forms and iridescent colors of insects have long captured my imagination. I look at them in awe whether in the garden, under a microscope, or in the exotic collections of museums. The seductive qualities of color variation in iridescent and dichroic glass seem a perfect match for the portrayal of these marvelous creatures.
Method
By combining fused glass with metals and soft solder, I aim to sculpt an insect that expresses a sense of animation, graceful shape, and brilliant color. With the endless forms of insects around the globe and a wealth of materials, tools, and techniques yet to explore. I'll happily continue on this fascinating journey, knowing, in the words of Thomas Mouffet published in the 17th century, that the dragonfly "doth set forth nature’s elegance beyond the expression of art".
Current Focus
I am gathering ideas and materials for 2 exhibits in Spring 2008:: Wearable sculpture for "Animales" at Facere Jewelry Art Gallery and larger sculptures for "Garden Inspirations" at Ellensburg Visual Arts Center
I am very grateful to live in a place of such natural beauty and in a community of many talented and inspirational people. I thank my family for their patience!
Gallery Locations
Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery
1420 Fifth Avenue, #108
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206.624.6768
Web site: FacereJewelryArt.com
Please contact the artist for availability and special commissions.
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