Visit Date: March 2022.
For a hundred years the British Society of Master Glass Painters has been devoted to the art and craft of stained glass, inspiring the future by illuminating our rich stained glass heritage. Swansea has a rich history when it comes to glass art and many of the members would have studied in the city.
All the images below were taken at an exhibition in the Maritime Museum in Swansea celebrating the anniversary
Pierrot by Gwendoline Payne - Painted, acid-etched, and leaded, hand blown Lamberts glass.
Painted, acid-etched, and leaded, hand blown Lamberts glass. 'This Pierrot is a portrait of Jamie Raskin, the American lawyer who led the impeachment trial against Trump. His is a face, which despite the onerous nature and seriousness of his task, forced me to smile.'
Description taken from British society of master Glass Painters website.
The Alchemist by Natasha Redina.
Stained glass painting. ‘The theme is transmutation and the interwoven historical roots of glasswork and alchemy. The images were inspired by three pieces, the woodcut of glass workshops by Jost Amman (Frankfurt 1586), The Flammarion wood engraving and the oil painting of 'An old man holding a pilgrim bottle' in the National Gallery London (circa 1650's) both by unknown artists.'
Description taken from Facebook page "The British Society of Master Glass Painters"
Metoo by Muna Zuberi
This is my piece for the British Society of Master Glass Painters Centenary Exhibition. It is a response to the Me Too movement and questions attitudes to the female form. The figure is painted on English Antique Glass offcuts and surrounded by glass applique consisting of both antique glass and commercial textured clear glass.
Description taken from munazuberi.co.uk
Peter’s vision Acts 10:11 by Benjamin Pascal Finn AMGP
Mainly Wissmach glass, glass paint and silver stain. 'Peter’s vision on the roof of a house near Joppa of ‘unclean’ animals descending accompanied by a voice saying ‘what God hath made clean call not thou unclean’.'
Description taken from British society of master Glass Painters website.
Crystal Ball by Janine Greenberg
Degussa painting Enamels on two layers of float glass, silver foil. ’Inspired by M.C. Escher. Gazing from the crystal ball, a longing for connection with friends and loved ones, engulfed by the tranquil woodlands of the surrounding area, my daily walk through the woods gave me relief and hope from the confining and difficult year of lockdown.’
Description taken from British society of master Glass Painters website.
La Danse' by Sarah Knighton
Painted and stained etched flash glass. Framed within a mechanism which allows the two layers to rotate in opposite directions. 'The turning circles create a kaleidoscope effect of movement and colour. Theme is the Memento Mori tradition of remembering death as inspiration to live.'
Description taken from British society of master Glass Painters website.
Summer Breeze by Nicola Kantorowicz FMGP
Painted and leaded antique stained glass. 'An abstract interpretation of decorative elements found in the natural landscape.'
Description taken from British society of master Glass Painters website.
Kindness by Jill Fordham
Coloured glass vitreous glass paints, copper foil. 'Having been an active environmental campaigner over the last couple of years and having experienced the suffering of the pandemic, I feel that kindness and reaching out to each other and our planet is essential at this time. It feeds us, makes us grow and keeps the world turning round.'
Description taken from British society of master Glass Painters website.
Nice glass work, well photographed and presented. It's a shame that all art seems to be based in partisan politics these days though. I suppose following the narrative brings in the grants. I think it detracts more than adds to the work. Activism in stained glass.😊
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon this exhibition and really enjoyed it. I have always liked stained glass so this was very enjoyable. All the exhibitions were the same size around a foot square. It wasn't clear if they were made specifically for the show of if they were selected. A small exhibition that I believe is doing the rounds.
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