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Having made an award winning film as a student, I worked on several puppet animation projects including The Wind in the Willows, Paddington Bear, Noddy in Toyland and Portland Bill, before setting up my own production company, Cheeky films Ltd. For many years I was a part-time lecturer in animation at The Royal College of Art and a former art critic for the Daily Express. I now work full time as a mosaic artist.
I have become increasingly interested in the applied arts, particularly mosaic, which is becoming more and more popular both as an art form and as a decorative medium. I regard my mosaic work as a logical progression from animation, both of which involve building a coherent whole, displaying character and movement, from thousands of tiny elements. I am particularly inspired by the natural world and relish the challenge of capturing its organic grace in such a seemingly uncompromising medium.
Welcome to my website! I am currently working in Architectural and Decorative glass - fused - stained - cast - enamel painted. It is the ambition of creating art through the medium of glass that has occupied my time for the past seven years, when I returned to the art world. I create my own conceptual pieces but am also open to commission work. www.adelechristensenglass.com
I have a deep love of Cornwall and nature which informs my glasswork. Using soft colours I create detailed scenes and abstract designs in wall mounted pictures, bowls, plates and dishes, each with my distinctive style. Extremes fascinate me and I enjoy fusing glass with iron providing a pleasing tension.
I started working in glass four years ago. I attended the local college and worked in stained glass, making suncatchers, pictures and boxes. More challenging projects include leaded door panels and porch windows.
Last year I took part in an introductory course on fusing and slumping. This exciting process has now got my full attention. The range of materials is fascinating - beautiful coloured glass, frit, foils, wire, glassline paper and paint. I am captivated!