alice benvie gebhart fused glass art
DESCRIPTION
I grew up in a family where my artistic endeavors were supported. My father, Chris Benvie, was a prolific painter. People said I inherited my father’s talent but what I believe I inherited was that drive that he had for the creative process. As an artist I am most excited when I can find an interesting composition in my everyday surroundings and interpret that in glass using light and color. I marvel at the shape of a cast shadow on a roadside or the vibrancy of foliage at dusk. I am inspired to look at the world around me with a keen eye towards the brilliance of color. Like the work of Matisse and Derain I use intense color and dynamic lines to translate reality. Kiln fired glass is the media that reveals this beauty to its utmost. I enjoy the technique of using glass to create something that is both abstract and literal.TRANSCRIPT
The Fauves and Fused Glass
I love the Fauves! Their art was characterized by paintings that portray intensely vivid, pure and exuberant colors. I am inspired by the intensity and boldness of the paintings of Matisse and Derain and pose to portray this boldness in glass. I choose kiln-fired glass as my personal canvas and voice.
The Creative Process
• Glass is cut, arranged and stacked according to my sketch or photo• Glass is fired several times in a kiln•Metallic oxides and 24 karat gold add luster and detail
Wall ArtSmaller glass panels are mounted within a frame.
Violet Freeze by Alice Benvie GebhartFramed: 10” x 10”Glass: 5” x 5”
Retail price: $475.00
detail
Roads and Pathways
Sunset DriveOverall dimensions: 14” x 14”Glass dimensions: 6” x 6”Retail price: $575.00
Roads and Pathways
Cerulean OnrampFramed 15” x 15”Glass panel: 6” x 6”Retail price: $575.00
Detail reveals dichroic glass in sky and metallic oxides throughout.
Roads and Pathways
Make Way for the JourneyFramed piece: 15” x 15”Glass panel: 6 1/2” x 6 1/2”Retail price: $600.00
Metallic oxide and 24 karat gold shown more closely in detail of kiln fired glass.
Wall Art Larger, thicker glass
panels are hung directly on wall or within metal accent.Retail price: $1500.00
Around the Bend 26” x 22” by Alice Benvie Gebhart
detail
Free-Standing
• Panels can be designed to be displayed as sculpture
• Translucent glass allows the light to penetrate through
• Glass is held in sturdy metal stand
Aubergine and Green14” x 6” x 7”Retail: $675.00
Goals
Finding beauty in the ordinary and translating that beauty through the brilliance of glass are my goals.
Road TripGlass panel in metal stand15” x 6” x 7”Retail: $675.00