Lisa Coles, Wye Valley Glass Artist
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In 1984 I won first prize for painting at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. Since then my creative adventures have included illustrating flowers for Kew Gardens and David Attenborough, designing for Saatchi and Saatchi, and creating artwork for Halcyon Days, Bond Street. All very different and wonderful experiences.
My work is predominantly kiln formed glass and I am a member of the Contemporary Glass Society as well as the Made in Ross Art Cooperative. I am drawn to both the strength and fragility of glass, and my part in being able to manipulate and control it. I enjoy exploring how one might encase elements, even metal, within layers of glass. I like to use texture and light refraction to entice the viewer to touch, even though they know how fragile glass is. Working with glass is a compulsion and so most days I can be found in my studio located near the river Wye. Recent exhibitions have included: The George, Newnham on Severn; The Secret Gallery, Newent; River Song, Coleford; Canwood Gallery, Hereford. My work is available to view and purchase at the Made in Ross Gallery located in the historic Market House in Ross-on-Wye or online at www.wyevalleyartist.co.uk
If you are interested in learning about glass I have more than 27 years of experience in adult education and run regular glass fusing workshops. My workshops are informative and fun and suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience. They will give you the skills and knowledge to create beautiful pieces of unique art. Materials are included, so all you need to bring is your imagination and enthusiasm.
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Part of the farOpen Art Trail 6-14 July 2024
Lisa shares at MADE IN ROSS IS LOCATED AT VENUE 49, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure |
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