This is a new, cohesive body of work created in the spring and summer of 2012, in mentorship with Boyce Lundstrom. It celebrates the essence of the sea, exploring our relationship to the natural world around us, and the delicate internal connection between innocence and maturity. The actions of fusing and painting cross their traditional boundaries, melting together to form an organic, modern-abstractionist landscape that invites the viewer's interpretation. In this world, the glass work represents the adult and the embellishment process embraces the inner child.
These pieces are fluid, abstract images loosely influenced by natural content. They capitalize on refractory irregularities, texture and contrast, balancing transparency and opacity by layering metals and reactive oxides within the glass, subtly referencing the raku techniques originated by Boyce Lundstrom. I am actively pushing the applications of glass fusing and painting, using glass, mixed media and color to induce a reflective mindset that encourages the awakening of spirit and self awareness.
“Angel's Shield”
“Molten Seas”
“Emerald Atmosphere”
“Sea Silly”
“Moonlight Bay”
“Kelp Forest”
“Mermaid's Court”
“Sea Foam”
“Salty Charades”
“Flag Coral”
“Moonlit Discovery Pool”
“Nightlife”
“Deep Lagoon”
“Summer School”
“Portal”
“Let's Dance”
“Mingling”
“Hot Tub Cool”
