4. Field Trip - The Long Island Museum "Form and Fire: New Directions in Glass" show

 

 

Joseph Cavalieri

Joseph Cavalieri
Two Nanny Goats, hand-painted, airbrushed, kiln-fired enamels on glass, steel frame, LED lights, 56 x 34 x 2 inches

Judith Schaechter
Human Nature, 30″ x 48" 2017

The Long Island Museum (Stony Brook NY) is currently exhibiting two glass shows, one entitled "Form and Fire: New Directions in Glass" featuring eight contemporary artists including two stained glass artists I've been following for some time (Joseph Cavalieri and Judith Schaechter).  The other entitled "Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light" featuring beautifully detailed lamps, as well as glass portraits and landscapes.  

Seeing these pieces in person allows you to better understand modern technique and methods used. Joseph Cavalieri's technique involves painting, airbrushing and/or screen printing on glass. Judith Schaecter's method includes using flash glass, sandblasting, and layering before foiling.