Chad Cumin
Artistic Philosophy
The
artwork that I produce as has several sources of influence. I
primarily model the style of Muranese glass of the nineteenth
century, including the works of Lucio Bubacco and Lino Tagliapietra
to name a few. However, I also incorporate concepts from the
contemporary Glass working of the west coast American and Canadian styles.
Such as the
work of JIm Norton, Norman Faulkner,
Marty Kaufman, Banduh S. Dunum, Ben Evers, and Chris Windsor.
My work heavily relies on the use of bold color along with the use of
geometric patterns, in line with the art deco movement of the
early to mid twentieth century. I apply these influences to a
broad array of natural subjects. For example, I have created
several glass sculptures of subjects such as flowers, ballerinas, and
numerous animals. My glass vessels utilize bold colors in liquid,
organic patterns. My glass beads attempt to capture a realistic
representation of natural scenes and elements through the use of
millefiori combined with free-hand sketching. Through the glass media
I express my interpretations of the surrounding environment.
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