Carlene Morrow
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Artist Statement
Isis Glass takes its name from the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. The long forgotten process of glass fusing, invented by the Egyptians is reborn to add an exciting new dimension to colored glass. In fusing, the glass is cut, arranged and heated in a kiln to about 1550 degrees Farenheit until all the parts fuse together into one solid piece of glass.
Slumping is the process of giving the glass shape with the help of gravity. A flat piece of glass is placed over a mold and as the glass softens, it gently falls and takes on the shape of the mold.
The process of fusing and slumping allow me to create functional and decorative, two and three dimensional pieces. Energy that went into heating the glass is transformed into a glowing, flowing honey-like substance that responds to the touch and spirit of the artist. I carefully handcraft each piece using the finest art glass made in the USA today.
