Screen Constructions

Making a three-dimensional construction appear free-floating, with as little support as necessary, required experimentation with many materials. My "screen constructions" became the most successful means of attaining this goal. Supported by a wooden frame, they are much lighter than a leaded glass window.

A fabrication technique was suggested by the Tiffany lampshade, in which small pieces of glass were bound with a thin copper foil, laid against a form, and then soldered into place.

But Instead of arranging the pieces together on a flat plain, they are separated or superimposed to gain subtle variations in color and texture. Brass rods, inserted at various depths, replace the armature of medieval stained glass windows.

The resulting structure allows natural light to penetrate the room and contribute to the effects of the composition.

Main image: "Gemscatter" 1982
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