Today on Cracked I'm joined by Edinburgh artist Jack Brindley. Under the alias Pavilion Pavilion, Jack has been exploring the relationship between contemporary art and objects of use, combining his research as an artist and his interest in design and architecture. Each work is a unique and individually commissioned piece, looking at forms found in minimalism and ‘painterly hard line abstraction’. The aim is to create works that are contemporary whilst adhering to the traditional methods and materials. How should Contemporary Stained Glass sit between an artwork and an architectural embellishment?
Stained Glass by Pavilion Pavilion is influenced by moments such as the groundbreaking Bauhaus School, where Design, Architecture, Craft and Art were all at the forefront of innovation. Today we discuss his idea art as a place holder, finding focus in his craft, enhancing what is already present and how maybe having all the glass tools and resources at your fingertips may not be the best thing after all. Let's get into it...
Join me as I crack it all wide open!
To see more of Jack's work, his instagram is @pavilionpavilion_ and his website is pavilionpavilion.com.
For the Cracked Patreon page Jack is gifting an original drawing that’s called “Grid Study” made in 2022, and it’s charcoal and ink on paper. It's 42 x 30 cm or 16.5" x 11.8”. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after the release of this episode.
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Bauhaus
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhaus
Bridget Riley
bridgetrileyservices.com
Sarah Morris
sarahmorris.com
Bendheim
bendheim.com
Saint Just flash glass -
glassolutions.fr/fr/verrerie-saint-just
Flash glass in French is called "art glass plaque" or verre plaque.
Here is a PDF from Judith Schaechter that may make it easier to order:
glassolutions.fr/sites/glassolutions.eu
Monarch Glass
monarchglassstudio.com/sheet-glass
Fremont Antique Glass
fremontantiqueglass.com/collections/transparent
Favorite glass artist:
Jochem Poensgsen
jochempoensgen.de
Other:
Robert Irwin
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Irwin_
Thank you to the sponsors that help me make Cracked possible:
The Stained Glass Association of America The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass
Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~
Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.
Youghiogheny Glass Company Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.