Artwork for Jill Bagnall
A new direction
Tsavo Coasters
Tsavo
Oblong tray plates
Colourful little plates
Soap dishes in signature tapestry technique
Ribbon weave plate
Iris flared vessel
Details
The inspiration for my work comes directly from the medium I work with.
Light informs glass; glass + light = magic! So I strive to capture some of that magic in my work.
I usually work with bold colours and my design aesthetic is predominantly abstract; constantly on the look out for new/unusual colour combinations or new ways with old favourites.
I describe myself as a designer maker, rather than artist! Simply to have time & excuse to create is perfect! I like to think I'm adding a little colour to people’s homes as well as some 'fabulously functional' art glass with a wonderful visual, as well as, tactile dimension.
And being a 'creative' means I'm allowed to try out the new.
Jill Bagnall of Fusing Ideas Glass!
I work with kiln formed glass, predominantly the fusing process.
I am working to 'perfect' techniques I use, while absorbing the occassional new one and discover something new.
I play, I experiment and I practice (lots), with warm glass processes. I rarely make the same thing twice so every piece is an individual experiment.
I do bespoke pieces occassionally and create the annual Awards for a national event.
It has also presented the opportunity to encourage others to do the same and I run popular workshops at my studio. My 'students' inspire me and many return again and again to learn more and enjoy some therapeutic, creative, 'me-time'.
I have no formal art training (if I knew then, what I know now?) however I have always enjoyed creating and tried many disciplines & media.
Having chanced on glass and wanting to learn more, I have guided my learning over the last 12 years by attending masterclasses with internationally renowned glass artists; including Richard Parrish, Karl Harron & Frank van den Ham. Early in 2023, I learnt about exciting techniques to enable me to be a little more 'hands on' with my glass.
Occassional selling exhibitions, often with craft Guilds – Shropshire and Worcestershire Guilds of Contemporary Craft; including
Malvern Garden Show and Gorgeous Christmas Craft Fair (Shropshire).
Art in the Park, Leamington Spa.
Local Arts Festivals.
Own Studio in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire.
