Mitzi Kugler (Studio #36)
Ceramics 1981-2002; Lampworking since 2005 ;Fusing since 2006; Welding since 2007.
I make artwork that is both functional and non-functional.
My functional artwork includes bowls and trays of various sizes. For these works I use a variety of techniques such as glass enamel using screen printing, glass wafers, and lampworked components to make it my own distinctive art. I also make my own forms using either clay or metal.
For my standing art, I have developed a unique technique for fusing. I lightly fuse the lampworked components and glass wafers, so they stand out from the background glass to give a 3D effect.
To display my standing art, I weld my own frames. I use a variety of equipment to accomplish the frames including a CMC machine, TIG and MEG welding and a plasma torch.
This process allows me to produce one-of-a-kind works of art from beginning to end.
Mitzi is a member-at-large for the Lake Oswego Open Studios board.
Note: Mitzi will be hosting Jeanne Cardana (fiber textiles, drawing) Melissa Gannon (painting) Les Wallace (metal sculpture) and Lucas Nickerson (painting).
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