Artwork copyright Michael Dupille. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Lift, 1999
Michael Dupille
(American, born 1955)
Location: Robert Gray Elementary School, Aberdeen
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Lift is a glass painting created by artist Michael Dupille. In this piece, a graceful crane with outstretched wings takes flight from a rippling pond. He 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 Aberdeen 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.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Fused glass |
| Dimensions | 39 in x 26 1/2 in (irregular dimensions) |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.202.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Aberdeen School District |
| Artwork Location | Robert Gray Elementary School Cafeteria, North wall, Above serving window |
| WA County | Grays Harbor |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1516 North B Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.659804, -122.678147 |
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