When we conceive a project, and choose the glass for it, our first preference is for handmade blown glass, which we love for its playful way of catching light. These sheets of glass display rich nuances of color, and can vary in intensity depending on their thickness. We also like to combine handmade and industrial glass in our projects, the latter lending texture and structure to our creations.

Our glass painting is all executed by hand. Using layers of grisaille, we add contrasts to our drawing. We can create original figurative ornaments as well as abstract designs.

The glazing technique is a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages, and that we are proud to continue.

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I didn’t choose glass; it chose me. It attracted my interest with its multifaceted personality. Glass is a delicate and fragile material and yet, one has to tame it to master it. The richness and complexity of the colors in glass have always fascinated me, how its hues can vary from pale to intense. The color of glass is at the core of my artistic work, which is why I named my studio La Couleur du Verre.

As a stained glass maker, I am aware that my creations are always part of a building, and that they have to be conceived for architectural purposes. A panel is never a mere ornament; it plays am active role in the edifice, enhancing its volumes and creating atmospheres.

In my work, I often mix industrial glass with noble mouth-blown glass, and in my compositions I love to employ contrasts between geometrical composition and more organic designs. Entwining the effects of glass, lead, and light, I strive to give poetic expression to each space.

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