The Wave Panels are celebrations of color and texture, brought together in fused glass. The pieces are designed with overlapping layers of varied glass styles, with an eye toward creating variety and movement within the chosen palette. Wave panels require multiple kiln firings- the first “flat firing” melds the multiple glass pieces into a cohesive whole; the second “slump fire” shapes the flat panel into the gorgeous, sinuous wave.
In this “Ocean Currents” piece, the wave panel has been mounted vertically in a custom-created, brushed stainless steel base to create a free-standing glass sculpture. Within the panel, sheer flakes of vari-colored glass dance across planes of blue and green, while irridescent textures reflect the myriad colors of the sea.