As a Gilder and Vérre-églomisé glass artist I join a rather small but mighty list of creatives that are classified by the Herritage Crafts Association as endangered.
“A heritage craft is defined as ‘a practice which employs manual dexterity and skill and an understanding of traditional materials, design and techniques, and which has been practised for two or more successive generations”
My own practice takes Vérre-églomisé in its traditional form and adds in a few contemporary twists, so a new art form is born from an endangered craft.
Reverse painting and gilding glass. Vérre-églomisé
The reverse painting and gilding of glass otherwise known as ‘Vérre-églomisé’ was at the forefront of design and craft in the 19th century when it was a thriving industry across Britain, primarily used in sign writing but also as a form of decoration, and can be found as ornate borders on original 19th century antique mirrors. However with progress came extreme changes to the industry, in which only a few champions now remain.
Through contemporising the technique and creating my own style, I’ve been able to work within my fine art and interiors backgroud to create some truly unique pieces using these heritage skills.
I feel truly honoured to be one of the few individuals carrying on this craft and its traditional techniques within my own processes as an artist. My work focus on my love of wildlife and nature as a subject matter, particularly on endangered species and by the geology and surroundings here in my beautiful home of North Devon, England.
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