Located in Glassworks, one of the nation’s largest and most complete glass centers, the VONFIRE Gallery represents emerging national and international glass artists. VONFIRE Gallery exhibits the work of some of the most innovative contemporary studio glass artists who are on the verge of becoming significant influences within the contemporary glass movement through four rotating exhibitions a year as well as continuous representation of selected artists from around the world.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Devin, who has been formally trained in ceramics from the University of Louisville and Chris, a self-taught painter who specializes in mural and street paintings, have been employed by Architectural Glass Art for over 3 years. AGA (Architectural Glass Art),. is located in the Glassworks building and produces dynamic glass art that is utilized within architecture. Neither artist had a background in glass or commercial art before working at AGA.More on Chris Chappell: clchappell.com
EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION
So often it is forgotten that there is an art to the work we do everyday. This exhibition demonstrates how two young artists have blurred the line between their art and their work. Pieces in this exhibition reflect various modes of experimentation. Both employed by Architectural Glass Art, Inc., these artists have utilized methods learned on the job with their own creativity and knowledge. After seeing the potential for vibrant imagery through experimental processes, the artists developed work using powdered glass frit and plate glass. The combination of these mastered techniques, along with their own ideas, allowed both young men to ‘work’ and ‘create’ art – a very rewarding relationship.
RELATED EXHIBITION DATES
Artist Reception: Friday, February 5th 6-9pm (free)
Come meet the artist and learn more about their processes in working with glass.
Demo in Progress in VONFIRE Gallery: ongoing
Workshop: Fusing with Powder: Creative Color in Warm Glass
Instructed by Devin French & Chris Chappell
Date: Tuesday, March 9th & Tuesday, March 16th
$150In this 2-day workshop, students will learn a variety of techniques for applying powdered glass frit onto glass. In the first session, students will become acquainted with the application methods for both transparent and opaque colors, including: sifting, sprinkling and 'drawing' on glass. Many of these methods have been developed for commercial use by Architectural Glass Art, and are adapted for the creation of colorful warm glass art pieces.
In the second session, we will create window or wall hangings in a design of the student’s choice. Participants are encouraged to bring designs, sketches and ideas for fusing into glass! Students can pick up their finished fired artwork one week after the last session.
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