What is our journey on this planet? What makes it meaningful? Connections– to things and with people that you love.
I recently returned to New York City for an installation of a chandelier created as an heirloom piece for the client’s family. We melted precious metals into the glass as a time capsule preserving the value of our existence now to be forever encased in glass for the future. The glittering glass chandelier is the object around which the connections are made. I am honored as an artist to make such an object for the investment of the family lineage.
My grandmother passed away yesterday. She was one of my biggest fans.
Read more…
Written by: Julie
Illuminata
Tags:
none
Posted in:
artist, creative process, custom glass, custom glass lighting, Design, General, glass blowing, incalmo glass, LED Lighting, Pioggia, Raindrop, Spirale, Venice | 4 Comments »
As an artist who works mainly on custom commissions, I do not always have the pleasure of seeing all of my glassworks installed at the location for which they were designed.
Last week I debarked an overnight flight to find my way via taxi to the apartment in the heart of Manhattan where my chandelier waited for me — sleeping in the custom crates– hopefully intact.
A feeling of joy washes over me as we open the crates to find all glass in perfect condition. I have a mini- celebration to myself.
Read more…
Written by: Julie
Illuminata
Tags:
design, New York City
Posted in:
artist, creative process, custom glass, custom glass lighting, Design, General, glass blowing, incalmo glass, LED Lighting, Pioggia, Raindrop, Spirale, Venice | 4 Comments »
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…
Written by: Julie
Illuminata
Tags:
history of glass
Posted in:
artist, creative process, custom glass, custom glass lighting, Design, General, glass blowing, incalmo glass, LED Lighting, Pioggia, Raindrop, Spirale, Venice | 4 Comments »
What is our journey on this planet? What makes it meaningful? Connections– to things and with people that you love.
