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Young
Artists of the
Progressive Academy
at Lima Senior High School
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Ashley Jennings
William Jackson
Bridgette Walls
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“The
color
of the object
illuminated
partakes of the color of that which illuminates it.”
Leonardo da Vinci
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“The
whole world,
as we
experience
it visually, comes to us through the
mystic realm
of
color."
Hans Hofmann
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Artists have always used color
as a means of personal expression, whether is be on a conscious or
subconscious level. It is vital for artists-in-training to experience and
understand color and color theory so that they are equipped with the tools
necessary to use color to its fullest extent as they develop their own
personal, artistic style. Inspired by the works of famous artists such as
Georgia O’Keeffe and Jim Dine…student artists of Lima Senior High’s
Progressive Academy are in the process of experimenting with color through
use of both watercolors and oil pastels.
All of the featured student
artists are sophomore participants in the art program of the Progressive
Academy. Aside from their passion for visual art, these students are also
active in other LSH programs such as the performing and culinary arts.
Mrs.
Kristin Lee
Art
Educator
Lima
Senior High
Progressive Academy
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Window Creations
Background: I have
been working with glass for over 20 years. Most of my time has been spent
designing and fabricating stained glass for churches and homes. Over
the years however as technology changed, I began to work more with melting
glass into new shapes and forms. We have developed and trademarked a new
glass art form called Dimensional Glass . This is a method where we create
glass murals that mount to the wall.
The Medium: Glass is
incredible to work with, offering both color and transparency. Sometimes
working with glass is like a dance, when I begin to change its form it
moves with me, but sometimes it seems to have a mind of its own creating a
moment of unpredictability. There are times in the studio when I start a new
project with one thing in mind only to find out somewhere in the process I
alter the design. Flexibility is a key to success when working with glass
that is 1200 degrees or hotter.
Techniques: Glass can
be worked when it is hot, warm or cold. When glass is around 2100 degrees it
can be poured or blown. When it cools to around 1400 degrees it can be bent
and shaped. Once the glass cools to room temperature it can then be cut,
ground and polished to change the form once again. It is the combination of
these techniques that I use when fabricating my artwork.
Inspiration: My
artwork has been inspired by my relationship with the Lord. I often wake up
in the middle of the night with inspiration for designs.
Goal: It is my desire
both to show the great versatility of glass and also create within the
viewer a wonder at how the piece was made. When viewing my artwork, I hope
you will be able see something different each time you view the piece.
Reggie Buehrer
Window Creations, LLC and
Crystal Creek Glass, Inc.
Contact the artist:
reggie@crystalcreekglass.com
Learn more about Reggie’s
studio: bstudios.net and
crystalcreekglass.com
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