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Featuring the glass artistry of Lynda Barrett Artist Statement: My passion is for the Tiffany representational style of stained glass. I have spent the last 25+ years exploring and experimenting with the techniques of sandblasting, fusing, slumping, mold making, lampworking (manipulating glass with a torch), mosaic and glass painting. I have been able to apply all of these techniques at various time in my artwork and by doing this am able to give the representational style of stained glass my own unique voice. Many of my subjects are of women and the moments of contemplation or revelation in their lives. I like for my art to have lots of texture or unexpected elements in them. To create a desire for the viewer to come closer, to touch my art physically and for my art to touch them emotionally by creating a longing for them to be the subject in my art. The art I create for myself allows me to experiment with different techniques. In some of my stained glass panels I have fused glass to create detailed design elements. I have created molds to slump glass in to give my windows a very dimensional effect. I have created my own glass using crushed glass and a kiln. All these techniques allow me to create the perfect piece conveying mood and emotion. Associations:
Education: Lynda Barrett - Owner of Eola Glassworks 1975 I took my first stained glass class 1977 to 1981 I took various classes on sandblasting, etching and, lamp making. 1978 Sold my first commissioned piece. 1981 to 1992 explored basic glass applications/ worked on perfection my craft skills. 1993 Began selling custom stained glass as a registered business. 1993 to Present. Began researching as much information as I could about all aspects of glass work. Received the Stained Glass Association of Americas’ technical manual as primary resource. 1994 to Present Began a retail business selling stained glass supplies. 1994 to Present Began teaching basic stained glass techniques from my studio/shop location. 1995 Began exploring warm glass techniques; fusing, slumping and lampworking. 1997 Began teaching warm glass techniques; fusing, slumping and bead making. 1999 to Present. Teaching at Chemeketa Community College. “Glass exploration” 2003 - Attended Bullseye's BeCon. Educators conference. 2004 - to Present Teching glass fusing and slumping at Chemeketa Community College. 2005 - Attended Bullseye's BeCon. Educators conference. 2006 Attended an invatational teachers workshop at Bullseye Glass Factory. Events and Awards: 2000 Award - Judges Choice at Oregon State Fair for "Mythical Swim". 2001 Event - Salem Art Fair and Festival. 2001 Event - Current Artist on the Salem Fine Arts Studio Tour. 2001 Retail - Select gift items available in the Salem River front gift shop. 2002 Event - Art in the Garden. Silverton, OR. 2002 Event - Best of the Northwest. Portland , OR. 2000 Event - Built a 3 dimensional carousel as a donation for the Salem River Front Carousel . 2003 Event - On the advissory commitee to design a glass program at Chemeketa Community College. 2007 Event - Clear Expressions Jurried Art Show. 2007 Event - VAST studio artist tour. Installations: Currently I have over 200 commissioned pieces of art in private homes, churches, architectural installations and public buildings. The following is only a brief example. Commercial:
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