Karla Piatt |
Email GDNW_ART@comcast.net
Phone 503-504-3963 |
Fusion by Karla Piatt
www.fusion-by-karla.com
Art is like the air we breathe. By combining warm glass and acrylic painting, each piece tells a story in a new and exciting way. The process begins with full sheets of Bulls eye fusible glass. It is then free hand cut into desired shapes and hand ground. These in turn are used to develop unique designs inspired by the glass itself and accompanying painting. Once the design is finalized, the glass is cleaned and covered in a layer of clear ground glass. The edges are cleaned to avoid sharp edges and then placed delicately in the kiln. Once all of pieces have been set in place, additional glass is used to preserve the structural integrity of the art form. My goal is to leave as many open spaces as possible to allow other painted designs to show through. The glass is then melted to over 1400 degrees F.
My goal with warm glass is to find a way to express myself by pushing the boundaries of technology. I wonder, why do we need two layers of glass? How much open space is feasible? The answers to these and other questions have led me to some amazing creations. I have not yet reached my limit and continue to push to more complex pieces.
My studios are located in Netarts and Adair Village, Oregon.
www.fusion-by-karla.com
Art is like the air we breathe. By combining warm glass and acrylic painting, each piece tells a story in a new and exciting way. The process begins with full sheets of Bulls eye fusible glass. It is then free hand cut into desired shapes and hand ground. These in turn are used to develop unique designs inspired by the glass itself and accompanying painting. Once the design is finalized, the glass is cleaned and covered in a layer of clear ground glass. The edges are cleaned to avoid sharp edges and then placed delicately in the kiln. Once all of pieces have been set in place, additional glass is used to preserve the structural integrity of the art form. My goal is to leave as many open spaces as possible to allow other painted designs to show through. The glass is then melted to over 1400 degrees F.
My goal with warm glass is to find a way to express myself by pushing the boundaries of technology. I wonder, why do we need two layers of glass? How much open space is feasible? The answers to these and other questions have led me to some amazing creations. I have not yet reached my limit and continue to push to more complex pieces.
My studios are located in Netarts and Adair Village, Oregon.
