Lately I’ve been asking myself how far I can go simplifying color and still create a successful piece. Most of my work involves a limited palette, though the specific colors in that palette can vary from project to project. While glass is not paint, it’s interesting to explore from a painterly perspective how restricted a palette one can use in glass and still achieve an effective work of art.
Anyone familiar with my work knows that I create installations for hospitals and other healthcare-related facilities; so I’m always interested to follow what other artists are doing in these settings. Recently, I was particularly intrigued to learn about this colorful art installation by the Massachusetts-based artist Christopher Janney, which is slated to open this fall at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Corning Museum’s handmade glass tree (image via Smithsonian.com)
Have you ever encountered a holiday tree not just decorated with, but completely made out of handmade glass ornaments?
Lamberts mouth-blown glass installation for USC Alumni Center, 2015
I’m happy to share another recently completed project – a Lamberts mouth-blown glass installation for the University of South Carolina (USC)’s Alumni Center, the first permanent Alumni Center in the school’s 200 year history.
Elevator corridor art glass for ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, 2015
I’m pleased to share this recently completed elevator corridor art glass installation for ARIAD Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Interior of John’s Pizzeria (image via John’s Pizzeria)
Have you ever enjoyed pizza under an elegant 19th century stained glass ceiling? Well, as they say – in New York, you can do it all.
Backlit Glass Screens at Temple Adath Israel, Merion Station, PA (2014)
I’m very happy to share that my backlit glass screens for the Mandell Sanctuary at Temple Adath Israel in Merion Station, Pennsylvania, received a Merit Award from CODAworx.
Contemporary stained glass window by Kiki Smith and Deborah Gens (photo: Peter Aaron / Esto via eldridgestreet.org)
One of New York City’s most beautiful (but perhaps lesser known) gems is the remarkable contemporary stained glass window that artist Kiki Smith and architect Deborah Gens created for the Eldridge Street Synagogue, now known as the Museum at Eldridge Street.
“Dance the Orange” by Stanley Whitney (image via The New Yorker)
If you’re in New York City between now and October 25, I highly recommend spending some time with Stanley Whitney’s colorful grids at the Studio Museum in Harlem.
Lobby feature wall at Parker Recreation Center, 2015
I recently spent time in beautiful Parker, Colorado, installing this lobby feature wall at the Parker Recreation Center.