Turquoise – Mira Francel, Mixed Media Glass Artist https://mirawoodworth.com (formerly Mira Woodworth) Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:17:39 +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 Turquoise – Mira Francel, Mixed Media Glass Artist https://mirawoodworth.com 32 32 Commission for Scottsdale https://mirawoodworth.com/commission-for-scottsdale/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:17:39 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=5092 Read More »Commission for Scottsdale]]> This diptych was commissioned for a private residence in Scottsdale, Arizona. After downsizing from New York, the client had previously collected a 16-piece installation for their new home. For this commission, they were ready to create a spa-like atmosphere in their primary bedroom suite.

The process was a delight. First, I requested photographs of some of the other art and furniture already collected for the space. Once I had a sense of the scale and color palette, I created several renderings of concepts for their consideration.

We landed on a diptych, which would be easier to ship and install than one large piece. The diptych was designed to be the exact width of the bed once installed. Each panel measured 24″ x 38.” We picked up colors from the other art and responded to the fantastic landscape featured in the corner window. We also selected framing that would echo the other artwork in the room.

Left Panel

Because of the installation location over the bed, the work was over engineered. Each panel is installed with french cleats rated for 300+ pounds. Further the glass is laminated and set with 20+ hidden anchors on each panel. The frame is a floating canvas frame and does not bear any of the weight.

Right Panel

I couldn’t be happier with the result. The silver metallics poke through the composition adding eye-catching sparkle. The texture adds interest and dimension to the space.

Textural Detail

]]> Vintage Inspiration Vessel https://mirawoodworth.com/vintage-inspiration-vessel/ Fri, 15 May 2020 20:40:26 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=3607 Read More »Vintage Inspiration Vessel]]> The colors in the bowl are inspired by the vintage coral and turquoise jewelry that was popular in the 1940’s. I have always loved this color combination and have created several dreamscape sculptures in this colorway. This one-of-a-kind piece has the feel of a mid century koi pond.

Created with reclaimed glass, pigments and silver-toned foil. 16″ Diameter.

Detail of Vintage Inspiration Vessel by Mira Woodworth
Vintage Inspiration Vessel by Mira Woodworth
Vintage Inspiration Vessel by Mira Woodworth
]]> Dreamscape 121 https://mirawoodworth.com/dreamscape-121/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:07:00 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=3560 Dreamscape 121 is a personal favorite. The turquoise and green feel like a spring morning. The piece is created from reclaimed glass, pigments, variegated foil and raw steel. Dreamscape 121 Measures 18″ wide by 9″ tall.

Dreamscape 121 by Mira Woodworth
Detail of Dreamscape 121 by Mira Woodworth

]]> New work: Point Lobos https://mirawoodworth.com/new-work-point-lobos/ https://mirawoodworth.com/new-work-point-lobos/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:53:30 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=3280 Read More »New work: Point Lobos]]> On the California Coast near Carmel, there is a point at which you can look down the cliff and see crashing white water on all sides. This piece is made for that place. It is created from mixed media upon a wood substrate for easy transport and is rigged with a french cleat for easy hanging. 24″ Diameter.

Los Lobos, Mixed Media Glass by Mira Woodworth
Los Lobos, Mixed Media Glass by Mira Woodworth
Los Lobos, Mixed Media Glass by Mira Woodworth
Los Lobos, Mixed Media Glass by Mira Woodworth
Detail of Los Lobos, Mixed Media Glass by Mira Woodworth
Detail of Los Lobos, Mixed Media Glass by Mira Woodworth
]]> https://mirawoodworth.com/new-work-point-lobos/feed/ 1 Dreamscape 75 https://mirawoodworth.com/dreamscape-75-2/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:37:19 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2702 Silver, red and turquoise, this dreamscape tabletop sculpture is a riff on the antique jewelry I admire.  See also Dreamscape 74 to see how these colors are absolutely transformed with a different metal foil.

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Dreamscape sculpture by Mira F Woodworth.

DS 75 2

Detail of dreamscape sculpture.

]]> Dreamscape 74 https://mirawoodworth.com/dreamscape-74/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:19:35 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2694 A personal favorite, this Dreamscape was inspired by vintage coral and turquoise jewelry I admire.  It is created with reclaimed glass and variegated metal foil.

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Dreamscape 74, crimson and turquoise.

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Dreamscape 74, detail showing color gradation and texture.

]]> Dreamscape 71 https://mirawoodworth.com/dreamscape-71/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:09:10 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2664 Art glass sculpture featuring aqua, blue and pink measuring 18″ wide by 9″ tall in a raw steel steand.

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Dreamscape 71, art glass sculpture

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Detail of Dreamscape 71

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Detail of Dreamscape 71

]]> New Work – Dreamscape 65 https://mirawoodworth.com/new-work-dreamscape-65/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:08:16 +0000 https://mirawoodworth.com/?p=2594 Small table top sculpture created from reclaimed glass, blue and purple pigments and variegated metal foil.  Arrives ready to display with custom steel stand. Measures 12″ wide, 8″ tall and 3″ deep.

Reclaimed glass sculpture by Mira Woodworth.

Reclaimed Glass Sculpture, detail showing texture and coloration.

Reclaimed glass sculpture by Mira Woodworth.

Reclaimed Glass Sculpture, detail showing texture and coloration.

Reclaimed glass sculpture by Mira Woodworth.

Reclaimed Glass Sculpture, by Mira F Woodworth

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