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contrast makes for great design

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The nature of our surrounding environment is a balance of duality. Good and bad, yummy and yucky, hard and soft, chocolate and everything else, and of course, dark and light.

Contrast and unexpected effect are elemental in my design process.   My glassworks reflect these natural tensions in our universe.  I enjoy the contradictory effect of combining raw industrial material with the smooth elegance of blown glass.   Or perhaps interrupting the surface of glass with sandblasting or metallic coatings.

Creating effect in a space is the goal of great lighting.   Helping us feel at one with our world is the goal of making great art. Read more…

Julie

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2000 degrees fahrenheit / 4000 years history

Glassmaking is alchemical, primordial and magical.  The challenges of creating glass are numerous and the miraculous results keep us coming back for more.    The process of blowing hot glass is a combination of melting chemicals and minerals with extremely high temperatures– 2000F approximately.    It is physically exhausting and exhilarating, requiring strength, grace, and perfect timing. Read more…

Julie

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Site Specific Custom Glass

Transform your clients interior space with custom glass lighting and site-specific glass.

One of the best parts about my business is the challenge to create something unique for a specific location, and bring transformation to the space.

What is my process?  How do I make the project a success?

I collaborate with architects, designers & clients to bring my glassmaking and design skills to meet their desires.

Each project has its own complexity that allows me to draw from previous experiences and to invent new creations.

By tuning into the surrounding environment, I am able to create a solution for my clients and transform interior spaces with glass and light.

Please contact me if you would like further information about any of my art glass and custom lighting.  Each piece is a functional, collectible piece of lighted sculpture signed by me, the artist.

I can work from any location with material samples, colors, and architectural plans.

Have an inspired day!

 

Julie

Written by: Julie
Illuminata
Tags: custom glass, site-specific
Posted in: artist, creative process, Design, General, LED Lighting, Pioggia, Raindrop, Venice | 3 Comments »


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