Thursday, September 24, 2009

susan taylor glasgow





it's always with me, 2009, Fused glass, slumped, pate de verre, lampwork, nylon ribbon, wire, mixed media, 7.5 x 18 x 8.5, constantly cleaning things up, 2009, fused glass, slumped, ribbon, 1.5 x 18 x 8, eve's gift, 2008, Fused, draped, sandblasted, Sewn with waxed linen thread, 15 x 10 x7, setting free the bluebirds of happiness, 2007, Sculptural Sewn Glass cake. Fused, draped, enameled, sandblasted, Sewn with waxed linen thread and nylon ribbon, 15x13x13, eve's penance II, 2008, Sculptural Sewn Glass Corset. Fused, draped, enameled, sandblasted, Sewn with waxed linen and nylon ribbon, 13x12x10
Misguided domestic talents eventually grew into concepts of sewing an unyielding medium, baking inedible creations, and stitching glass clothing no one can wear. Housekeeping is last while instead I cook, arrange, and sew glass. My life and art are the result of homemaking skills gone awry. I have the luxury of exploring the complexities of domestic life from the safe distance of my studio.

sewn glass pretty pieces...do you love it or what? read the rest of her great statement here and see more work here.

2 comments:

  1. I like the line in which she states that her life and art are the result of home making skills gone awry-- I can certainly relate to that!

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  2. oh i can relate as well! i think her statement is hilarious!

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