Glass and Clay a Big part of The Gift Shop

There is something about glass and clay that is so compelling. Maybe because they are both organic, and can be so beautiful.
This week we will look at the work of our clay/glass artists, George Bochnig, Bob Gilchrist, Lisa Firth, Karen Murphy, and Darleen Bosman.

George Bochnig is a superb glass blower. His pieces are delicate, and shimmer with color.

lotion bottles by George Bochnig

glass bowl by George Bochnig

intricate, gilded glass vases by George Bochnig

Bob Gilchrist is an accomplished potter. He continues to experiment with clay and has created some large imaginative pieces. Even his mugs have a special flair.

large mug by Bob Gilchrist

Lisa Firth creates intricate leaded glass works, delicate fused glass jewelry, and images from sand blasted glass.

fused glass earrings by Lisa Firth

beautiful leaded glass lamp by Lisa Firth

"Michigan" in sand blasted glass

leaded glass and crystal sun catcher by Lisa Firth

Karen Murphy has brought us sun catchers strung with mirrors and colored glass.

Suncatcher by Karen Murphy

another sun catcher with a large shell dangle by Karen Murphy

Darlene Bosman works in both glass and clay, with striking results.

beautifully glazed large platter by Darleen Bosman

Michigan clay dangle by Darleen Bosman

colorful glass mosaic by Darleen Bosman

Glass and clay, compelling and beautiful. Come see them for yourself at The Gift Shop.


Showing now at Anton Art Center: 

"Survivor Art Quilts & Photography Exhibit" August 17- October 10. An exhibit featuring a collection of collaborative art quilts and youth photography and writing pairings shared by survivors of domestic and sexual assault. Presented by Turning Point of Macomb County.

"Artists' Choice Group Show"  September 7 - October 10. Selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association, Inc. Juried by Christine A. Ritchie.