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Ben Buswell, No Measure, 2023, embellished emulsion print and kiln glass, courtesy of permanent collection
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Kiln Glass
Glass is put into kilns to be heated into a more malleable state. This technique is used to melt different colors together, form slumps for bowls and vases, or melt down glass into the shape of a mold. This process, which is referred to as a “warm glass” technique, is done between hot glass and cold glass techniques. It does not require artists to handle the glass at its hottest temperature like with glass blowing, but it still needs a certain amount of flexibility. Artist Ben Buswell uses this technique to embellish his piece No Measure. Learn more about kiln glass with the link below, and find No Measure in the Main Gallery of the Schneider Museum of Art.
https://www.hotshotovens.com/blogs/glass-art-blog/kiln-formed-glass
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Heather Lee Birdsong, The Need for Kindness No. 2, 2023, gouache on hot-press paper, courtesy of the artist
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English Ivy
Considered both an evergreen perennial and woody vine, English Ivy came to the U.S. through trade. Even though it is mostly commonly seen as a decorative landscape plant, it’s an invasive species with the ability to damage native trees and structures. Their ability to climb up trees and take light from the canopy is what makes them so dangerous for native species. As decor, it’s used to cover large surface areas because of its rapid growth rate and can be found covering entire walls. Artist Heather Lee Birdsong draws on the connection between the beauty and destruction of English Ivy in her series The Need For Kindness. Learn more about English Ivy with the link below, and find The Need for Kindness 1 and 2 in the Schneider Museum of Art’s Main Gallery.
https://walamarestoration.org/resources/english-ivy-the-hazards-and-removal-strategies/
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Alex Ito, Bloom (Adverse Harmony), 2020, silver nitrate chrome on resin, fiberglass, foam, and oxidized iron powder, courtesy of the artist
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Rust
Artist Alex Ito utilizes oxidized iron, or rust, in his work as a representation of time and the finite life of technology. He uses a powder containing iron ore, pigment, and catalysts to coat the work, and then lets the reaction continue to interact with the moisture from the other materials and surrounding environment. Rust itself needs water to form, and the colors are dependent on the purity of the iron and how long the reaction continues. Learn more about rust and the chemical relationship it creates with other elements with the link below. Find Alex Ito's work in the Main, Heiter, and Treehaven Galleries of the Schneider Museum of Art.
https://www.thoughtco.com/how-rust-works-608461
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