Jeremy Popelka Ventures to Thailand to share is skills in glass
Read MoreJeremy Popelka and Stephanie Trenchard Featured on the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, & Letters
An iron casting ladle, steel blowpipes, and oversize shears rest just steps away from the work stations where Sturgeon Bay artists Jeremy Popelka and Stephanie Trenchard transform molten glass into sometimes practical, sometimes whimsical works of art.
Read MoreStephanie Trenchard - In Smithsonian Benefit, May 2015
The work of Stephanie Trenchard has been chosen for the prestigious Smithsonian Women's Committee Arts Invitational which takes place April 21st - May 5th, 2015.
Read MoreForward 2014 - A Survey of WI Art through June, 2014
Every two years, the Charles Allis Art Museum hosts Forward: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now, a juried exhibition showcasing the work of Wisconsin artists. Laurie Winters, Executive Director | CEO of the Museum of Wisconsin Art is this year's juror. Tory Folliard Gallery artists participating in the show are: Craig Blietz, Terrence Coffman, Jeremy Popelka, and Stephanie Trenchard.
Read MoreForward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art through June 2014
Every two years, the Charles Allis Art Museum hosts Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now, a juried exhibition showcasing the work of Wisconsin artists. Laurie Winters, Executive Director | CEO of the Museum of Wisconsin Art is this year's juror.
Read MoreStephanie Trenchard – “Alice B.”
“Alice B.,” a multiple piece, cast glass sculpture by Stephanie Trenchard demonstrates the artist’s interest in culture and history but also cites the artists skill in uniting creative and technical aspects to create painterly, luminous sculpture. Stephanie’s castingsare created by making an impression in sand, putting in powdered patterns, then pouring molten glass (at temperatures above 2,000 oF) halfway into the mold. Then, she sets in her pre-made glass objects and draws in stems and leaves. Using paradise paints, glass powders, and frits, Stephanie is able to achieve luminosity rivaling any oil paint. She then pours more glass to fill the impression. The whole process of assembling each piece is very quick, lasting only about three minutes. Each piece then cools for a period of days. In “Alice B.”, which measures 21 x 8 x 5 - 3/4 inches, Gertrude Stein is depicted next to a pear, a symbol often found in Trenchard’s work. Alice B., Stein’s companion is placed near a chair, which symbolizes the home. A mask, which inspired Picasso also makes an appearance as does a lit home in the night. Each figure and symbol floats in its own world but is united by the colorful background painting. Although this piece has a modest footprint, it covers a lot of ground in terms of history, ideas, and presence. Tory Folliard Gallery is pleased to welcome Stephanie Trenchard to the gallery and we look forward to seeing more great sculptures by her.
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