Arizona Arroyo
8'-2" w by 4'-2" h
The line drawing for this design derived from photography I’d done of interesting geologic formations in the area. The fracturing and detail seen in those photos dictated less separation (1 inch) between stained glass and mirror than in previous “mirror-lit” stained glass commissions. Reduced separation keeps reflections from wandering too far from the stained glass itself.
Amber and yellow transparent and opak glasses were obvious choices for an arid desert palette. If you think about it, you’ll realize that blue transparent glasses were also appropriate symbols representing “water”. The blue glasses acknowledge the unpredictable, yet torrential flash-floods that rage through arroyos and canyons and sculpt fantastical landscapes throughout the American Southwest.
Materials: European mouthblown glass, recessed mirror, lead & solder under tempered protective glazing.