About the Glass Artist
‘Philomena Design’
Dramatic Glass Designs
When my career of 25 years in the business world came to an end through ill health in 1997, I never dreamed that the Art Therapy I was introduced to in hospital, would change the course of my life! I spent my days producing large but intricate designs in mosaics for tables, murals and water features.
Three years later quite by chance I was introduced to the world of kiln-fired glass and I developed a new passion and I have never looked back
I choose Bullseye Glass for its vibrant colours and textures. Also its ability to fuse and create beautiful bubbles and craters, textured surfaces, and multiple shadings, all of which form an integral part of the finished piece! …..Each piece that you choose to own is unique. Platters, bowls, panels and jewellery - designs based on the beauty of Australia’s Outback or its reefs, right through to the contemporary.
I never stop learning and just love passing on the knowledge I have gained to others. I have studied different methods of working with glass with several International renowned glass artists- Judi Elliot, Brenda Page, Steven Klein, Catherine Newell, Narcissus Quagliata .... and Marc Leib who has been my constant inspiration!
I have had several solo exhibitions and I am thrilled to learn that my glass creations are now gracing homes in several different countries around the world and several pieces have been selected by Government Departments for corporate gifts.
I am particularly thrilled and priveliged to have been asked by the renowned indigenous artist John "Marlba" Beck to reproduce in glass, the icons from his extraordinary canvases. During 2009 we exhibited together at "The Meeting Place"along with painters George and Helen Hayward at the Hayward Studios and then in 2010 John "Marlba" Beck and I had an exciting exhibition "From Jabiru to Glass".
Each Exhibition that I have had, has enabled me to meet others who love art and would just like to try their hand at creating something that is unique to them.....and maybe that’s you too!
Member of Ausglass - The Australian Association of Glass Artists
Also see My workshops