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| brightening up a bit |
One of the aspects of working in the medium of glass that continues
to engage and fascinate me is the interplay between light and glass. My skill in serving as a dance-partner with
light is always evolving.
Glass art is always seen in relationship with the light that
enlivens it. The warm light of sunset is
totally different from that of a gloomy morning or of a sunny winter day. Artificial light differs from natural light,
and incandescent is different from LED. Front lighting and backlighting are
often both present. The goal is to find
a balance that works in these changing light conditions.
Colour, translucence and opacity are all affected by light. I took some photographs of a recent
commission that I was able to observe over a few of days under different
conditions, before delivering it to it’s new home. Look closely to see what differences you
notice.
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| a dull day |
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| finally sunshine! |
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| A blast of evening sun |
The panel (18”w x 25”h) will be installed to
provide both privacy and a visual feature in the room. I imagine the client may spend more time there
from now on, as each viewing offers a unique experience!
