Art and design fair Islington Oct 2011

hooray!another exhibition, this time in Candida Galleries, Islington.

Window glass in Islington

This is opposite the back door of the Union Chapel. The glass has been painted/stencilled with a chintz-y outline in black.

Glass Sculpture, Hackney Marshes E9

The sculpture is made of mirrored metal and glass. The crackled effect on the glass laminate is similar to that on some camefix panels. It's north of the bridge at the West end of Eastway; by the canal. It's new but has been vandalised. The glass bears a bullet hole but as the glass is shattered anyway it doesn't notice. Some damp has got inside and there are beads of moisture and some black mould is growing but they no more detract from its beauty than beads of rain on a spider's web or lichen on a statue. The artist has cleverly made something that is beyond vandalism.

Grand Hotel Amrath, Amsterdam: W Bogtman

In August I happened to be in Amsterdam and admired the exquisite glass in the Grand Hotel Amrath, Binnenkent Centrum. Some are signed W Bogtman, Haarlam. They are innovative in that there is little colour but the outline is important. The images are of seafaring themes such as boats and sea-creatures. The outlines are formed bt lead came and black paint.

Brighton Open House May 2009

Hooray! I am delighted to say I will be taking part in the Brighton fringe Artists' Open House exhibition, Beyond the Level #5 at The Brown House 49 St Mary Magdalene Street, Brighton BN2 3HU. Beyond the Level is one of the main Open House attractions in the annual Brighton Festival. Now in its 13th year and 12 houses plus five studios strong, Beyond the Level showcases the work of an ever-growing community of practising artists and designers. Situated north and west of The Level recreation area, the group aims to provide visitors with quality original arts and crafts in informal and homely settings at affordable prices.
NB the houses do not generally accept credit cards, but cash or cheques with a guarantee card are welcome. As these are normal domestic properties, we are unable to offer specialist access for disabled visitors but try give appropriate assistance when required. You are welcome to call houses in advance if you wish to discuss your requirements.
Why not pay us a visit? http://www.beyond-the-level.org.uk/
Opening times: 12noon to 6pm, on the 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27 May unless otherwise indicated.

Hostal Bahia; Mallorca

On the ground floor of this lovely hostal the back door has two windows on either side, looking onto the street, about 36 x 100 cm. They are special because each is made of 2 coloured glass panels.The inside one has a square standing on one corner with a yellow or blue hexagon on each edge and 4 little red triangles next to the square. The outside has a herringbone pattern with lots of small squares in the middle. Superimposing one colour over the other gives a subtle and beautiful effect. A waiter said it had been bought especially for the hostal from Gallicia 20 years ago and that double style of cristal is popular there. http://www.hoposa.es/pagespanol/hostalbahia.htm

Virtual Art Gallery

I do other things besides Stained glass.