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The Art Collector (800) 987-4151 
San Diego, CA 92110 If you would like more information on the art work of Gerry Newcomb Please email the Art Collector |
My kiln glass work revolves around structures and textures. These
can take the form of architecturally formatted house forms or glass relief
drawings on large panels. The pieces incorporate graphic and/or natural
elements. Line and color are balanced in a way that is controlled,
but also allows for the plastic nature of hot glass to be a part of the
end result.
My background is in clay. I've continued to use the plastic nature of the clay in my current work by modeling the original for each glass piece out of clay. A plaster mold is then made from the clay originals. These open faced molds are then used to kiln  cast
the glass art work. Relief and texture are incorporated into the
mold. Color is sifted, brushed, painted or laid in the mold and clear
glass fills the rest of the mold. The resulting glass piece has one
side in high relief. The other side is flat and clear, allowing a
person to view the relief through the glass. Each side presents a
different way to view the piece and each reveals and hides elements.
Over time I have developed new techniques and processes for creating kiln cast glass. Some pieces, most specifically wall murals, are mirror coated so they can be lit by reflected light while hanging on a wall. I have found ways to place colored forms and shapes inside the glass. At other times I will make a sketch on a piece of glass and incorporate that inside another piece of glass. In addition to sculptural art work, this type of kiln cast glass lends itself to large architectural walls and windows. It has also been used for furniture, such as tables and light fixtures. 
My goal is to create pieces that invite people to explore them from many
perspectives, both with their eyes and their hands; pieces that play
with light to produce colors and shapes and surprises; and most of all,
pieces that talk about the forms around us.
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