Kurt Schwitters Commission
This project was so interesting, we've documented the process from end-to-end. Our customer wanted a pair of panels for his front door in the style of one of Kurt Schwitters' paintings, to match the rest of the house. In addition, his pattern included L-shaped pieces - which are difficult to cut, and suffer from stress when in place - but we love a challenge in glass.
The Brief
The inspiration is in the centre; customer's designs on either side; and the pattern of the door on the far right.
Pattern for the left panel
Here's the pattern for cutting and constructing one of the panels to the exact size with allowance for the lead.
Under construction
After cutting glass to the pattern, the panel is built up from the bottom corner.
(The lines really are straight - the curves are only in the photo!)
The finished articles
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As ever, our photographic skills can't capture the colours and textures of the glass - but the customer was delighted with the result. Schwitters was interesting; Mondrian might have been easier to emulate; but we're definitely not trying for Jackson Pollock's ation paintings in the near future.
Please contact us to discuss your needs :
Greyhound Stained Glass : 24 Greyhound Road, London W6 8NX : Tel: 020-7381 0333
Greyhound Stained Glass : 24 Greyhound Road, London W6 8NX : Tel: 020-7381 0333
