I confess I look at so many glass vessels, I’ve started to feel like I can’t be really surprised by them anymore. Wrong. Innovative genius glass artist Jim Scheller has shut me right up. Under the name Macoupin Prairie Glassworks, the Illinois-based artist uses opacity as a new language, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Working exclusively with glass, Scheller uses the kiln-forming and casting techniques to create vessels that I’m just dying to see in person.
“[Jim Scheller’s] kiln-formed glass sculptures are a feat in astute technical knowledge, not only of form and composition but of the scientific process of working in glass. The intricate, multicolored design presents an understanding of pattern and color theory that keeps the work of art balanced, as opposed to busy. The piece is opaque and transparent, allowing for lighting to cast colors and patterns in the space around the work. Though it has a sense of whimsy, the piece undeniably displays order and precision.”
– Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
You can see all of Jim Scheller’s magnificent glass work on his website and on Instagram and Facebook.
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August 1, 2023 at 9:04 am
Well…again i have no idea how this is done but they are uniquely beautiful
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August 1, 2023 at 10:45 am
It’s just fascinating stuff. He must be a true master of his craft.
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August 1, 2023 at 10:01 am
OOoooooooh! These are absolutely delightful. I like the use of strata- and mosaic-like visuals within the pieces but what I really love is the understanding of how light plays within glass forms and how the artist has utilized that as such a prominent aspect within their pieces.
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August 1, 2023 at 10:45 am
They’re just gorgeous. I love the mix of opacities. Such a brilliant idea!
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August 1, 2023 at 11:01 am
LOL….I couldn’t have said it better.
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August 2, 2023 at 1:24 pm
Our Laura does have a lovely turn of phrase!
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August 2, 2023 at 10:06 am
Incredible! Thanks for sharing about this amazing artist!
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August 2, 2023 at 1:27 pm
Glad you liked it! It really is stunning stuff.
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August 8, 2023 at 9:45 am
I love the colors. They are like a muted rainbow.
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August 8, 2023 at 12:32 pm
Yes, exactly!
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