Charcoal – Mira Francel, Mixed Media Glass Artist https://mirawoodworth.com (formerly Mira Woodworth) Sun, 02 Jan 2022 20:17:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://mirawoodworth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-signature-stamp-32x32.png Charcoal – Mira Francel, Mixed Media Glass Artist https://mirawoodworth.com 32 32 Striated Vessel https://mirawoodworth.com/striated-vessel/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:03:18 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=4188 This bowl is marked with charcoal striations and finished in a silver metallic. It measures 11″ in diameter.

Striated Vessel by Mira Woodworth

Striated Vessel by Mira Woodworth
Striated Vessel by Mira Woodworth
]]> Syrah Vessel https://mirawoodworth.com/syrah-vessel/ https://mirawoodworth.com/syrah-vessel/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:01:00 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=3984 This textural vessel is organic yet elegantly versatile with its rich coloration and metallic finish. The piece is created from reclaimed glass and finished in opaque oxblood burgundy and smoky black charcoal.

This is a limited production design that measures 11″ in diameter and 3″ tall.

Syrah Vessel by Mira Woodworth
Syrah Vessel by Mira Woodworth, side view
Syrah Vessel by Mira Woodworth, top view
Syrah Vessel by Mira Woodworth, detail view

]]> https://mirawoodworth.com/syrah-vessel/feed/ 1 Lakeside Vessel https://mirawoodworth.com/lakeside-vessel/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:13:00 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=4129 Read More »Lakeside Vessel]]> I recently had the opportunity to sit Lakeside with my sister at sunset in South Lake Tahoe. It’s true that many of these colors were present in the sky and lake and different points of the evening, but this bowl is not a representation of the sunset that day. Instead, it’s a representation of how great if felt to sit with my sister at sunset in our hometown.

This art bowl is not a literal representation of my surroundings that day – even though that is often my inspiration. This one is a representation of my inner life that day. To put it to words, it is a cross between the feeling of coming home and close connection.

Lakeside Vessel is 16″ in diameter and created from reclaimed glass, pigments and variegated metal foils.

Lakeside Vessel by Mira Woodworth
Lakeside Vessel Detail
Lakeside Vessel, by Mira Woodworth
]]> Commission for Arizona Residence https://mirawoodworth.com/commission-for-arizona-residence/ https://mirawoodworth.com/commission-for-arizona-residence/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:52:46 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=3831 Read More »Commission for Arizona Residence]]> What a pleasure to complete this custom triptych dreamscape sculpture for a private residence in Arizona. The commission was coordinated by Cobalt Gallery, arguably the best contemporary art gallery in Arizona. Cobalt has two locations, both in Tubac.

Three-piece sculpture Commission for a residence in Arizona.
Three-Piece Sculpture Commission for a Residence in Arizona

Over all the sculpture is made with three pieces in separate stands that measures 38″ wide. The clients also opted for a coordinating 16″ diameter vessel for their table top. Both pieces can be seen where they permanently reside in the next image. What a gorgeous space.

Glass Sculpture and Vessel Shown In Situ.
Glass Sculpture and Vessel Commission shown In Situ.
]]> https://mirawoodworth.com/commission-for-arizona-residence/feed/ 1 Dreamscape 118 https://mirawoodworth.com/dreamscape-118/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:28:00 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=3541 Created with reclaimed glass, pigments, variegated metal foil and raw steel. Dreamscape #118 measures 18″ wide by 7″ tall.

Dreamscape 118
Reclaimed Glass Sculpture by Mira Woodworth.
Dreamscape 118 Detail
Detail shot of Reclaimed Glass Sculpture by Mira Woodworth.
]]> New Work: “Glacier Horizon” https://mirawoodworth.com/new-work-glacier-horizon/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:32:30 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2895 Read More »New Work: “Glacier Horizon”]]> Large-scale new work in mounted glass for safer transport and installation! The piece measures  37″ wide x 49″ tall  and is a stand out option for any public environment where highly textural glass and metallics are desired.

“Glacier Horizon,” was created in multiple layers and firings using reclaimed glass and is mounted on wood panel with multiple mixed media for strength. The piece arrives ready to hang with french cleat hardware already installed.

Glacier Horizon Unframed

Glacier Horizon, 37″ x 49″ by Mira F Woodworth

Modern interior with fireplace

Glacier Horizon, shown in situ

]]> Dreamscape 85 https://mirawoodworth.com/dreamscape-85/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:52:19 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2865 Featuring the “it” green of the season, Dreamscape 85 is created from reclaimed glass, pigments and variegated metallic foils. It arrives ready to display in a raw steel stand.

DS 85 1

Dreamscape 85 by Mira Woodworth

DS 85 Detail

Detail shot of Dreamscape 85

]]> Custom Color Commission https://mirawoodworth.com/custom-color-commission/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:54:20 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2849 Read More »Custom Color Commission]]> Remember this green? It always reminds me of spring. Or fresh vegetables. And it’s back for home interiors! I know so because I’ve been getting inquiries about creating pieces with this colorway.

I view each commission as a collaboration.  So, when I was asked to create a six-piece ombre set with custom colors, I was thrilled.

Custom Color

Custom color mixed to match client fabric swatch.

Custom Green Commission

Custom ombre set in black, organic green and golden-toned metallic finish.

]]> New Gallery (and Finished Commission): Signet Jewelry https://mirawoodworth.com/new-gallery-and-finished-commission-signet-jewelry/ Wed, 30 May 2018 18:13:02 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2820 Read More »New Gallery (and Finished Commission): Signet Jewelry]]> I’m thrilled to announce a new gallery location.  Not only is Signet Jewelry carrying my work for sale, they also commissioned a large diptych for display in their store.

First things first, though.  Before I proudly show off the wall installation, let me just ask a quick favor.  If you’re in the Denver area (vacation, anyone?) please DO stop in and say hello to Carol and Kevin for me.  Here’s all the info you’ll need to find them:

300 Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80206
Cherry Creek North Shopping District
(720) 484-5195

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday           10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday                          11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday                         Closed

 

If you are not in the Denver area, do check out Signet’s website and Instagram.  You’ll see why I just SWOON for everything.

Back to some detail shots of the installation:

Left Panel

Signet Installation, Left Panel

Right Panel

Signet Installation, Right Panel

Signet Detail

Signet Installation showing detail.

Signet Diptych

Signet Diptych Installation by Mira F Woodworth

Signet Jewelry

Signet Jewelry Gallery, Denver, CO

]]> A Hospital in Lake Forest Illinois https://mirawoodworth.com/a-hospital-in-lake-forest-illinois/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 04:01:06 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2761 Read More »A Hospital in Lake Forest Illinois]]> Hospital Commission

A great many thanks go to Art Expressions for commissioning my work for their client, a hospital in Lake Forest Illinois. Art Expressions is a long-time art consultancy firm located near the hospital that was charged with the responsibility of commissioning art for an entire new wing. What a huge project!

When they contacted me last year to discuss a possible commission, I immediately forwarded them samples to include in their presentation to their client.  Lucky for me, their client chose my work, among others.  Many ideas went back and forth (brainstorming with a client is one of my favorite parts of the process) before the client settled on a design for a large installation consisting of eight 20 x 20″ panels, with coloration and gradation flows connecting the entire composition. Overall, the installation measures 8 feet wide by 4 feet tall.

Here’s how the final install turned out (spoiler alert – I love it!):

Install 2

Thanks again Art Expressions!  I hope we get to do this again soon.

 

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