When you think back to sculptures from Greek and Roman antiquity that you’ve seen in art history books or museums, you probably think of white marble (or maybe a kind of unremarkable light gray), right? The image above is a prime example.
But did you know most of these sculptures were once painted in vivid colors?
For another installment of “Themes and Variations,” above are some art glass studies developed for one of my recent projects, a colorful glass facade for the main entrance of 101 North Tryon St. in Charlotte’s City Center.
Believe it or not, that image above is not computer-generated; it’s an actual glass sample, showcasing one result of some new art glass techniques that I’ve been exploring!
For an installment of “Themes and Variations,” above is one of several conceptual renderings that I created for 650 Massachusetts Avenue, a development by Brookfield Properties in Washington D.C.
Backlit glass wall for Raffles Istanbul, 2014
I work with many different kinds of clients in many different kinds of settings. Over time, I’ve discovered that some of these clients find me while searching for something else.
Backlit glass art screens, Temple Adath Israel, 2014 (photo: Tom Crane)
As I mentioned in another recent post, sometimes there is long gap between the installation of a piece and the ability to share final images of the full work in context, given the many swirling variables of construction, permits, travel, etc. Such has been the case with a new project that I’m happy to share this week, although it actually was completed last fall – a pair of backlit glass art screens for Temple Adath Israel in Merion Station, Pennsylvania.
Detail from “Water Walk,” Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 2013 (click for more)
Happy New Year! As we move into this new chapter, I want to thank you – my clients, collaborators, colleagues, and friends – for all your wisdom and inspiration.