Here are a few shots of the piece that Rene Culler is working on for GCP Shared Services more commonly known as Positively Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Partnership and COSE.   This is a piece that has been commissioned for their reception area.  The work is comprised of lots (LOTS!) of flat round glass pieces that will be mounted from a the wall with a backing of wire mesh.

Rene has developed a technique to handpaint the glass that gives a range of color and pattern.  I am looking forward to the installation at the end of the month.  Look for more pics then.

I had the good fortune of doing a studio visit to RED DOT Project artist member, Mona Kolesar.  Mona works in the back of a garage on her abstract wall pieces.  There are skylights that flood the space and a great view of her backyard.  She works with natural materials, such as granite, slate, marble, and stone to create her artwork.   Her work is inspired by natural themes and gives a sense of permanence to our fast changing world.

Mona works largely on commission, working hand in hand with the contractor, architect, and owners to create a piece best suited for the environment.  Just as importantly is the planning the proper supports for these pieces that are heavy due to their materials and lighting to properly illuminate the work.

Some additional images of Mona’s work.

Fracture, 23″ x 68″ x 4″

Nocturnal Sine, 40″ x 72″ x 6″

Brian Benchek is a self taught glass artist that makes incredible chandeliers, wall sculpture, and glass objects.  But, working on commission, with a specific client for a specific place, is one of things he loves about making art.  Click on the image below to catch the video, shown on HGTV, of the installation that he completed for Willoughby homeowners, Melissa and Tom Loiczly.

 Learn more about Brian’s art and how to commission a piece for your space at RED DOT Project.

RED DOT Project artist member Richard Tuschman, Rose and Faces, sized 19″ x 13″

Richard Tuschman has over 20 years of experience as a fine artist, graphic designer and illustrator. He creates digital prints that layer painting, sculpture, photography, found imagery, typography and 3D computer generated objects. He combines these various stimulations to convey a sense of warmth, poetry and emotionality in his digital prints, all things not normally associated with technology. 

We are mourning the passing of Viktor Schreckengost.  His artwork and industrial designs influenced a generation.  Today’s  Around Noon program on WCPN features Viktor Schreckengost, including a radio documentary.  Both can be heard here.

Fascination of the City

Molly Nook is a recent RED DOT Project member.  Her fine art photography serves as a visual notebook for her, capturing a mysterious and dreamlike quality.

Explore more images of Molly’s work at http://www.reddotproject.org/search.php.