Color, light and pattern are the main
focus of my wired glass sculpture. Color is particularly
active in glass, constantly shifting as the light and point
of view changes. Surface texture can be equally variable,
appearing and disappearing depending upon the light. Art
glass is especially open to these possibilities when incorporated
into freestanding sculpture. In an outdoor setting it can
display a range of different qualities throughout the day
and seasons.
My
current sculpture has an underlying grid pattern formed
by the structural framework. Square glass units suspended
by wire fill the framework, and from a distance appear
to float in space. Overlaying the grid is the primary glass
pattern. I am exploring repetitive graphic shapes that
form larger fields, and geometric designs that progress
through a sequence. In addition, the location plays into
the composition as it shows through the open grid and intermixes
with the glass design.
These pieces can be placed
in both indoor and outdoor locations. They can help define
and animate large interior spaces such as entry lobbies,
reception areas and other gathering places. Outside, they
can provide a dynamic focal point in garden settings, courtyards
or the natural landscape. In all settings they will change
with the light, providing a varied visual experience. |