American Glass Guild Conference, 2010 Detroit, Photos

[Judy K]

A few more

[Judy K]

Up front on the side they had some midevil windows.

Then up top they had some very nice modern glass. But I did not like it in this gothic cathedral setting.

[Kev]

Rebecca,...are you a Pisces?...

Taurus, I think a Pisces would handle water better.

I suspected that since you seem to be around water so much that you felt more at home there...lol

Rebecca

[Kev]

Wow...beautiful!

[Judy K]

Look at the bean sprout in the center panel of the second modern window. On the right side of the building they were the seven days of creation.

[Kev]

I love these modern pieces, but I can see they would really contrast with the traditional styles pieces.

[Judy K]

I liked most of them too! Some on the other side were not as strong in design. But they fought with the Gothic architecture and traditional windows, in my opinion.

--- and there is something fishy about Rebecca 

[Wayne]

I think the modern windows are okay but when I see them installed close to the other windows, I see a compromise in church funding and something is better than nothing.  In my opinion, it isn't.

[Judy K]

I agree, But I am not sure it is always a funding issue. In our travels and my church associates, many people want to get away from the old stuff. Art, architecture, and theology included. I like tradition and history, but many folks don't. They want to be free of all preconceived ideas.

We saw some modern churches that worked and some that did not. But I think to mix it was really poor planning on some council member or donors part.

I have more stuff to show you tomorrow.

[ct4mom]

Beautiful windows!!

[PiscesGlass]

Very nice pics Judy. I really liked the modern windows, the colors and design, but I also agree that it's not a good mix with the very traditional SG windows at St. Pauls.  But they are very interesting to look at and their message is very clear I think.

Thanks for sharing what you saw.  Ooh how I'd have loved to be in that drawing class..I'd have had a blast trying my hand at that.

De

[JoanFrances]

thanks for taking the time to share these with us Judy

[Judy K]

No problem, glad to do it. It just takes time to get it all posted.

Today we will finish the first day with 4 locations on The Walking Tour, that wee did by school bus :)

First the Wright Museum of African American History

The artist trapped news paper clippings for faces.

[Judy K]

Next we go to two Mansions that have been converted into offices. First the Beecher House and then the Historic Hecker/Smiley Mansion

Look at the glass in that last shield. It looks like reptile skin.

[nansea121]

Look at the glass in that last shield. It looks like reptile skin.

Great pics. Any idea what that glass might be in the shield?

[Judy K]

This was also the day to see the Detroit Institute of Arts where they had a very nice window done by John LaFarge. I was surprised we were able to walk up and touch it. His work is amazing in appearance. His use of color and plating messes with your eyes and camera.

[Judy K]

Close ups

[Judy K]

Look at the glass in that last shield. It looks like reptile skin.

Great pics. Any idea what that glass might be in the shield?

They are blown glass rondels but the surface has separated like islands, so there had to be a thin coating on the glass.

In other words, no 

[Judy K]

I also liked the old glass at the Institute of Arts. I love to see their clothing styles and stories. Also their repairs over the years, especially the lead lines going right through the face.  

1. These hunters are so busy gambling the rabbit got away.

2. Check out the hats on top of the holy family.

3. This looks like a miserable ride.

4. Great hat! and money bag

5. What is he looking for???????

[Judy K]

I like the pastel glasses woven in the background.