Artwork copyright Michael Dupille. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Michael Dupille. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Manito Glow, 2017

Michael Dupille
(American, born 1955)

Location: Hutton Elementary School, Spokane

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Manito Glow is a glass painting and one of two artworks by artist Michael Dupille for Hutton Elementary School. The imagery shows Manito Park, an iconic feature of the Hutton neighborhood in Spokane. The artist describes this scenery as "beautiful, restorative, and magical." The image of the lake includes a rainbow effect to reference the force of nature, as well as values of inclusiveness and unity that are embraced by the school and the larger community of Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Dupille creates his “glass paintings” using different colors of crushed glass called "frit" which he layers and fires in a hot kiln to create a vibrant, sculptural artwork.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Michael Dupille is a Seattle-based glass artist. He has pioneered different glass-forming processes and has refined a technique in which he calls "fritography" or "glass painting."
Dupille creates his “glass paintings” by drawing on a blank piece of glass. He mixes various sizes and colors of crushed glass called "frit", applies it to the glass surface, and fires it in a kiln. He repeats this process several times, building up the image with layers of colored glass to create a vibrant, sculptural artwork.