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Leland Dennick, Artist Statement
"I become completely absorbed when I work with warm glass: the animated interplay of light and color are hypnotic and dream-like. Part of the challenge of glass comes from its fundamental physical properties; beneath its’ sparkling surface there is always movement and tension. It only takes a thin scratch and a bit of pressure to break glass. Transforming the glass down to the molecular level inside a hot kiln and then slowly cooling it at the perfect annealing rate is a delightful mysterious resurrection. I feel like an alchemist when I open the kiln and see my layers of cut and powdered glass tr250ansformed into a luminous image.
Much of my current work is created using glass powders combined with traditional glass painting. Sometimes I rake the glass in the kiln while it's red-hot, or add pure gold foil. I also carve wood or stone components for some works.
My latest work is a series of life-sized glass masks, inspired by Buddhist, Native American and Shamanic mystical traditions. These clearly represent a call to spirituality for myself, and the planet. I’m greatly disturbed by current world events and creating a Shaman or a Buddha mask is my attempt at revolution: sacred transformation through art."
Stacey Alysa Dennick, Artist Statement
"My goal is to bring beauty, joy and whimsy into everyday life. My art helps me focus on the qualities, people and materials that I love.
The rich luminous colors, and liquid/solid reflective nature of glass make it the ideal medium for portraying the ethereal, mystical and mythological beings that populate my work. Painting on glass, with gold glass lusters and traditional stained glass paints, allows me to portray the fine details that are intrinsic to my style.
I’m fascinated by Goddesses, by gems and minerals, and by the search for Spirit. Some of my latest pieces portray Our Lady of Guadalupe, a brown-skinned Goddess who symbolizes strength, hope, compassion and community devotion to so many people around the world. I believe you get more of what you pay attention to, so I designed my “Blessing Catchers,” which combine fused glass, glass painting and jewelry techniques, to focus attention on inspiring people, images or symbols.
I hope that my art is uplifting and fun."
Buddha mask made with iridescent glass and gold leaf
Leland Dennick Bio
Leland Dennick began his work with glass making stained glass windows in the late 1970’s. He switched to fused glass work in 2001, and currently makes sculptures, masks, lamps and architectural elements. His teachers include Richard LaLonde, Miriam Di Fiori, Patty Grey, Avery Anderson, Bob Leatherbarrow and Marti Meade. He often works collaboratively with his wife Stacey.
Mr. Dennick has a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications from SFSU. Between glass projects he works in the stock market and on his sailboat.
The mask project begins with the carving of a reverse
mold from fire resistant composite materials.
More about the glass fusing process
Stacey Alysa Dennick Bio
After spending her youth drawing, Stacey Dennick began making stained glass windows in the 1980’s. She switched to fused glass in 2002, specializing in painting on glass. Her instructors include Peter McGrain, Avery Anderson, Richard LaLonde and Marty Meade. She often works collaboratively with her husband Leland on sculptures.
Ms. Dennick began making jewelry in 2002 because she wanted some simple, lightweight, elegant gold-filled earrings. Soon thereafter, she became addicted to beautiful gem stones and has been making jewelry ever since.
She just completed her MFA in Creative Writing at San Francisco University. She also works as a video editor and a writer. See her web site of research resources for writers: www.writersquest.org
Yoga bowl, cranberry iridescent glass with painted
gold luster by Stacey Dennick
Traditional stained glass painting and matting
on clear glass before colored frit is added
This site was updated on 12/28/08
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Leland and Stacey Dennick.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
fused glass with traditional glass paint by Stacey Dennick
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