- Created to Create -
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Cut, tear, pound, crush, bend, crumple, twist, burn, steam, cool...
then bring it all together to create a uniquely crafted piece of art. |
Artist Statement
Carol Lehmann cut her first piece of glass in 1999 while taking a stained-glass course to learn traditional copper foil and leaded techniques. With a passion for experimentation, a background of working with creative Architects and a high tolerance for methodical, time-consuming processes, she soon embarked on what has become a 20 + year exploration of glass, metal and fire. She became obsessed with fusing and casting glass in a kiln, and later with encaustic painting and copper enameling. Over the years, she has reinvented her materials in several mediums, creating visual hybrids that explore the enigmatic landscape she calls home.
Bio
I'm a mixed media artist living near the Delaware Bay and have recently relocated from Montana. For over 15 years my main area of focus was creating fused glass in my studio located in Bozeman, north of Yellowstone Park. My work could be found in galleries and shows throughout Montana and the Northwest. I also enjoyed sharing the process of working with your hands and fusing glass to inspire children’s creativity by volunteering time as an Artist in Residence at local elementary schools.
Flash forward. After selling my Montana studio, downsizing and moving to Delaware, my growing portfolio of work now includes mixed media works of encaustic, collage and creating unique copper enameled jewelry. Largely self-taught, I truly believe that the art of craft is not just a ‘nice’ activity - it transforms, connects and empowers me to explore different mediums and techniques without reserve. The artistry of craft makes me feel so fundamentally satisfied by using my hands to manipulate materials, make use of tools that extend my abilities, and put my work out into the world for others to share and enjoy.
Carol Lehmann cut her first piece of glass in 1999 while taking a stained-glass course to learn traditional copper foil and leaded techniques. With a passion for experimentation, a background of working with creative Architects and a high tolerance for methodical, time-consuming processes, she soon embarked on what has become a 20 + year exploration of glass, metal and fire. She became obsessed with fusing and casting glass in a kiln, and later with encaustic painting and copper enameling. Over the years, she has reinvented her materials in several mediums, creating visual hybrids that explore the enigmatic landscape she calls home.
Bio
I'm a mixed media artist living near the Delaware Bay and have recently relocated from Montana. For over 15 years my main area of focus was creating fused glass in my studio located in Bozeman, north of Yellowstone Park. My work could be found in galleries and shows throughout Montana and the Northwest. I also enjoyed sharing the process of working with your hands and fusing glass to inspire children’s creativity by volunteering time as an Artist in Residence at local elementary schools.
Flash forward. After selling my Montana studio, downsizing and moving to Delaware, my growing portfolio of work now includes mixed media works of encaustic, collage and creating unique copper enameled jewelry. Largely self-taught, I truly believe that the art of craft is not just a ‘nice’ activity - it transforms, connects and empowers me to explore different mediums and techniques without reserve. The artistry of craft makes me feel so fundamentally satisfied by using my hands to manipulate materials, make use of tools that extend my abilities, and put my work out into the world for others to share and enjoy.
