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In 2019 I knew I had to step out of my comfort zone and I am now exploring a modern take on the centuries old creative art of verre eglomise.
This for me, it involves the bonding of patterned fabric onto the back of plate glass, combined with engraved burnished gold leaf and some kiln fired paint work.
Humanity and its many variations of expression has always been my mind’s subject.
At 83 my creative journey is as exciting as ever.
The inspiration for my work comes from my fascination with glass as a material. My work is heavily influenced by the making process, evolving and changing through experimentation. I enjoy the tactile element of glass and exploring how textures can be created in the medium, often working in layers, using both cold working and warm glass techniques, as well as bonding and traditional glass painting.
My work is informed by bright, contrasting colours placed on large organic soft forms. I have an interest in sculptural glass and the images and patterns that I can transfer into the process of hot glass. I create a variety of blown and hot sculpted work.
Instagram: Beth_Gates_Glass
Facebook: @bethgatesglass
I create kiln-formed wall art, functional pieces and sculpture, to commission and for galleries. I regularly develop collections for both solo and joint shows locally, and take part in South East Open Studios. I teach small groups in my studio and I am currently developing a range of panels for more commercial settings.
I sketch ideas, cut fabrics, copper and glass and paint my work in my shed, accompanied and sometimes assisted by my cockapoo, Monty. I fire my work overnight in my kilns in the shed. First thing in the morning, I get to open it and see what time and heat have created.
They thrive on assemblages of works with thought-provoking themes. Large installations and major exhibitions in public spaces, such as“Under an Equal Sky”, Canterbury Cathedral 2018,“Walking in the Void”, Glasmuseum Ebeltoft, Denmark 2020,“Amphore-Métaphore”, Musée du Verre François Décorchemont, Conches, France 2022, and“Dans le Labyrinthe: Un Voyage Liminal”, Vitromusée Romont, Switzerland 2023, reflect their concern for the shared conditions of our times, highlighting some of the challenges while continuing to express their love for beauty.