“Auspicious at Midnight”
Kiln-Fired Glass Art Wall Hanging
Dimensions: 20.5″ W x 14″ H x .25” D
Crane Silhouette in Moonlight and Clouds. A symbolic animal in some Asian cultures, the crane is auspicious in Japanese culture – a good omen conducive to success and long life. In Chinese decorative arts the crane is a also a sign of longevity, and the crane among clouds is a representation for wisdom and nobility.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design during multiple kiln firings onto an iridescent silver-coated black glass. The piece is opaque with a shiny finish on the front surface.
Photograph of glass art by Joey Pena
Privately Owned
“Tahitian Waters”
Kiln-Fired Glass Art Wall Hanging or Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 20.5” W x 16.5” H x .375” D
Overwater Bungalows in Sparkling Tahitian Waters, soft clouds reflecting the brilliant blue of the waters, sunlight glittering on the water and bougainvillea protruding up from the foot of the observation pier. The bougainvillea flowers and leaves are fired onto the foreground on a separate firing at a lower temperature than a “full fuse” so they can remain in relief above the turquois water. The piece is opaque with a shiny finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) and cut pieces of glass were manipulated into the design and kiln-fired during multiple firings onto 2 sheets of glass.
Photograph of glass art by Joey Pena
Displays well on Display Stand # 1, which is available – sold and shipped separately
Available – $4,500.00
“Red Butte”
Kiln-Fired Glass Art Wall Hanging or Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 20.5″ W X 16.5″ H X .5″ D
Craggy red-orange buttes of Arizona reflecting their brilliant color onto the wind-blown clouds of an azure sky, flanked by green trees and bushes whose contrast serve to accentuate the powerful color of the buttes. The piece is opaque with a shiny finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired during multiple firings onto 6 sheets of glass, which were then fired together.
Photograph of glass art by Joey Pena
Displays well on Display Stand # 1
Privately Owned
“Texas Hill Country Sunset”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed or Wall Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 10.875″ W x 7.75″ H x .5” D
The Sunset glowing through Texas live oaks, underbrush and barbed–wire fences. The sunset color is particularly intense with backlighting. This piece is translucent with opaque design and a matte finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired during multiple firings onto 3 sheets of glass, which were then fired together.
Display Stand # 3 displays it well, and is available – sold and shipped separately.
“Texas Hill Country Sunset” is also available for sale framed and with LED backlighting, allowing the piece to then either stand on a counter or be hung on a wall, having its own lighting adjustable by dimmer switch. Frame with LED back lighting sold separately – $300.
Privately Owned
“The Cresting”
Kiln-Fired 3 Dimensional Frit Glass Art Sculpture
Dimensions: 21” W x 10” H x 11” D
A Cresting Ocean Wave and the Sea below. This piece is opaque with a matt finish on the front surface with tiny sparkles from the reflection of light on the still somewhat separate individual grains of glass.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired to melt together, secondarily fired onto a clear sheet of glass.
Privately Owned
“Queen Angelfish and Purple Tube Sponge”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 11” W x 7.75” H x .25” D
Underwater scene with yellow and blue angelfish, purple and yellow tube sponges, and a lavender and dark blue ocean floor. Iridescent fracture-patterned clear glass is layered inside to give it extra allure and sparkle. This piece is translucent with opaque design and a shiny finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired during multiple firings onto 2 sheets of glass, which were then fired together.
Display Stand # 2 displays it well, and is available – sold and shipped separately.
Available $1,200
“Yellow Tang”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 9″ W x 7″ H x .375” D
Underwater scene with yellow fish, red coral, and deep blue ocean floor. . This piece is translucent with opaque design and a clear iridescent fracture-patterned matte finish on the front face.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired in multiple firings onto 3 sheets of glass, which were then fired together.
Display Stand # 2 displays it well.
Privately Owned
“Dichroic Sea”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 10” W x 7.5” H x .25” D
Underwater scene with a yellow tang fish, purple and red corals, and turquoise undersea background – all composed of dichroic glass. On the first firing a clear layer is fired over the turquoise. The fish and corals are melted onto the background on a second firing at a lower temperature than a “full fuse,” so they can remain elevated a bit above the turquois water. This piece is opaque and has a shiny finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Pieces of dichroic glass were cut into the shapes of the design and kiln-fired onto the 2 previously fired sheets of glass.
Display Stand # 2 displays it well, and is available – sold and shipped separately.
Available $850
“Nicaraguan Sands”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 9.25” W x 7.25” H x .25” D
Sunset on Colorado Beach in Tola, Nicaragua – light glowing on the ocean and on the creek that empties into the sea, throwing the sandy beach and far-off mountain into dark silhouettes. Displays a wonderful myriad of colors in the sky. This piece is translucent with opaque design and a shiny finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design, and kiln-fired in multiple firings onto a single coral-colored sheet of glass.
Display Stand # 2 displays it well, and is available – sold and shipped separately.
Privately Owned
“Na Pali Cliffs, Kauai”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 14.75” W x 10” H x .25” D
Na Pali Cliffs in the Na Pali Coast State Park on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Rugged, variegated cliffs beckon over the dark blue ocean. The sun peeks through the clouds to shine across the water and provide a delightful mix of bright and shadowed clouds.
Colors have been layered and mottled into the design with the intention of a more playful, impressionistic character. This piece is translucent with some opaque design and a shiny finish on the front surface.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired in multiple firings onto 1 sheet of glass. This glass was fired to a lower temperature than a full fusing that would yield a totally melted flat surface. So the frit which had been placed loosely in various thicknesses on the glass yielded an exciting variation in texture and color.
Display Stand # 2 displays it well, and is available – sold and shipped separately.
Available $1,600
“Golden Coney”
Kiln-Fired Stand Displayed Glass Art
Dimensions: 11” x 7.75” H x .25″ D
Underwater scene of Golden Coney fish and colorful undersea corals and creatures. This piece is translucent with opaque designs and a clear iridescent fracture-patterned matte finish on the front face. Very small bubbles in a few different areas add interest to the design.
Description of construction technique: Frit (ground glass) was manipulated into the design and kiln-fired in multiple firings onto 2 sheets of glass, which were then fired together.
Display Stand # 2 displays it well, and is available – sold and shipped separately.
Available $1,200