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In the production of my kilnworked glass I work exclusively with bullseye glass which is manufactured in Portland, Oregon.
Glass itself is an impervious substance. Metals are used in the production of the galss to produce the various colours. Extensive testing has been done to ensure that nothing leaches out of the glass ie: it is totally safe for food.
In addition I use a lot of 24kt gold which is painted and fired onto the glass. Gold is an enert
substance and is often used in the baking industry………
My glassworks draw together my changing life with the constancy of the seasons. The colours and forms of my heart reflect my connection to the natural order. Forever seeking the harmony found in the blending of light and colour…
Early on in my life I learned that art is the only way to run away without leaving home. As a single mother of 5 young children,my glasswork and my garden were my ties to sanity. Late in the evenings when they finally slept, I drew …In an effort to survive economically everything I had every pursued took on a new energy…I began to teach and explore my passion with glass with a new perspective. Largely self taught, I immersed myself in glass- cold (stained glass) hot (blown) and finally warm (fused). Reaching towards an image and proceeding doggedly until it becomes clear…I revel in the beauty of the West Coast and find constant inspiration within the rock forms , water and trees of the Gulf Islands.
I constantly say that I am in a love affair with glass and forever try to share that with people. Life changes; my children have grown, I share my life with a gentle man and the struggles of early years fade.
For the last 5 years I have worked almost exclusively with kiln fired glass , fusing, slumping and casting the glass. Many are then handpainted with 24kt gold or platinum.and refired. Pieces are fired numerous times to achieve the desired effect. Each time I crack open the kiln I teeter on that wonderful abyss between fear and excitement –only different by one word,” Oh No!” or” Oh Boy!”….
In 2004 I moved my studio and opened a gallery on Galiano Island….in the midst of the rainforest and the peaceful solitude of the island my work is transforming once again.
Education & Training:
1969 – Okanagan School of the Arts
1972-74 – University of Alberta- Ceramics
Henny Bottinga – School of Weaving- ,Batik,& Fabric arts
1978-1988 Natural dyeing- spinning, weaving, quilting
1988 – Basic Stained Glass – Victoria, B.C.
1995 – Glassblowing – Jeff Burnett & Joanne Andrighetti
1996- Glassblowing- Joanne Andrighetti & Mourna Tudor
1997- Glassblowing- Joanne Andrighetti & Mourna Tudor
1998- Glassblowing – Joanne Andrighetti
1998- Glass Casting – Gary Bolt & Lisa Samphire
1998 - Fusion – Brock Craig
1999- Glass Painting – Louise Duthie
Mosaic, concrete casting
Shows & Affiliations:
1992- 2004- taught all levels of stained glass at the college & community level
1998-2002- taught Mosaic & concrete casting
1996- Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria & the Gulf Islands – Look’96 Show
1996- Sooke Fine Art Show
1997-“ Look’97 Show- CACGV
1997-“ Twins”- CACGV & Gulf Islands
1998-CACGV- Look’98 Show
1999- CACGV- Look’99 Show
2000- Look 2002 - CACGV
2001-Sooke Fine Art Show
2001– Look 2001’Show- CACGV
2002- Look 2002’ Show- CACGV- Salt Spring Island
2002- Womens Portrait Show
2002- Sooke Fine Arts Show – Juror’s Choice
2002- Naikai Gallery – Salt Spring Island
2002- Solstice Show – CACGV
2003 – Sooke Fine Arts Show
2003- BCGAA Annual Show – Arrivals & Departures
2003-2004 –Teaching Fusion workshops- - The GlassSmith
2004- Invited Guest Artist – Abkhazi Gardens
2004- Guest Artist – Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Show 2004-04
2004 – Sooke Fine Art Show
2004 –BCGAA – Biennial Show- Simon Fraser Gallery
Member of :
Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria & the Gulf Islands
British Columbia Glass Arts Association- BCGAA
Trincomali Arts Council
Galiano Chamber of Commerce
Currently represented in Galleries in Victoria, Vancouver, Pender Island, Galiano Island, Squamish, Calgary and Edmonton.
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