à la Peacock Materials: Glass, Copper, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Maple wood Framing by Against the Grain Studio Built in 2016 and now in a private residence in South Carolina. Who doesn’t love the peacock? The first time I ever really considered these strange birds at any length was on a college trip to study in London. I was awe-struck at the number of birds on royal property, and it was my very first time ever seeing white peacocks. Not only was I struck by how oh-my-geese-over-the-top-ostentatious these birds were, I was shocked at their insolence. “Not everything that glitters is… Read More »
Special Report: A New Chapter in Art Glass Manufacturing
A year ago this week, Spectrum announced that they intended to close their doors. Now, there’s a new chapter in our sheet glass manufacturing story and I have LOVED writing it up. Seriously, I was almost sad to turn this puppy over. It was hard to put my pen down, power off the laptop, and just, finish this. BUT… so it is. And the SGAA has the ENTIRE Special Report in Spring 2017 Stained Glass Quarterly! If you’re ready to take an in-depth look at how things went from A to Z to WTF… Subscribe to the SGQ today! http://stainedglassquarterly.com/
McElf for the SGQ: Glass, Science, Definition: The Never Ending Struggle
“Glass, Science, Definition: The Never-Ending Struggle” Stained Glass Quarterly Vol. 111, No. 4 Winter 2016. 48-53. Authors: William LaCourse, Ph.D. & Megan McElfresh Glass is one of nature’s oldest inventions, yet humans are only beginning to understand and exploit its full potential. It may be visually transparent, colored or clear, but scientifically opaque with a host of internal secrets and anomalies. Thus, while artists can capture and tame its beauty, scientists still struggle to fully understand the nature of the glassy state. Physicists and glass scientists still ask the question, “What is glass?”, and have lively discussions with… Read More »
Captain’s Log: Many Hands Make Light Work
December 23, 2016 One day, maybe I’ll decompress enough to accurately describe the emotional roller coaster this is…. But I’m absolutely positive I’ll never be able to express the depth of my gratitude for the support and generosity that just keeps coming. Artful Dimensions Gallery contacted me late last night/early this morning to tell me that they had set up a go fund me account for moms medical expenses. I’ve been working with the social workers here to do what I can, but I know there are going to be LOTS of expenses down the road to recovery. Honestly, I just hadn’t… Read More »