
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
$150
In 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.