Dawn Hinesley Jones: Sacred Geometry: Intricately Designed Fused Glass Pieces
July 5-26, 2019
Dawn Hinesley Jones: Sacred Geometry: Intricately Designed Fused Glass Pieces
Opening reception: Friday, July 5, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed on Thursday, July 4.
My Scared Geometry Glass series explores a sculptural side of two-dimensional pieces: flat compositions focusing on symbolic or trompe l’oeil themes. My goal is to challenge the line between two- and three-dimensional art, and I want to infuse my pieces with a sense of strength or symbolism that makes an impression on the viewer.
Artist Statement:
I am intrigued by the mathematical forms in nature and art, and the optical illusions that can be created solely through compositions, color and light. These effects are obvious in some of my pieces such as the Penrose and Fibonacci designs. And, by manipulating the surface quality and color of the the glass, I’m able to add the dimension of light in a way that is unique to each piece and its environment. Hopefully, my work stretches the viewers’ imagination and leaves them with a with a strong presence and sense of hidden meaning.
Bio:
Dawn received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Tech University, giving her an appreciation of both the precise techniques of printmaking, and the fluid spontaneity of painting. She established a career in graphic design and illustration for newspapers and the print industry, developing a keen eye for composition and graphic representation.
Her fine art endeavors evolved into mixed media painting and hand-made papers, and explored the sculptural side of two-dimensional pieces. In 2012, Dawn began taking that exploration into glass. She has experimented in hot glass, and is currently working to master fusing art glass.
Her artwork has been shown in galleries in Winston-Salem, NC; Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She is currently a member of the Piedmont Craftsmen Guild, Southern Highland Craft Guild, Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, and the Oak Ridge Art Center.
Glass Fusing Processes:
My original glass pieces are first created as flat compositions focusing on symbolic or trompe l’oeil themes. To create my glass compositions, the design is first drawn or printed with precise angles, with each color and texture as a separate piece of glass. The piece then evolves through precisely cutting and layering numerous flat glass pieces. Diamond grinders and files are used to perfect the connections. The pieces are meticulously cleaned and recomposed in the kiln, then fuse-fired to around 1425-1500 degrees. Once fused, the compostion can be etched, sandblasted and/or “fire-polished” in the kiln, and then slumped into a ceramic mold to complete the desired three-dimensional profile and depth. These glass pieces require a minimum of two to three firings.
For more information, please visit www.dhjdesign.com.