After working small for the past few months, I tested the limits last week and created ‘Dawn’. This privacy screen with heritage glass features is 22” x 17” which is just over two square feet. I learned that the shape and weight are the at outer edge of my strength and dexterity for now as the movements required to lift, turn and hold in awkward positions to finesse the soldering are tricky. Fingers crossed this will improve after a follow-up surgery in the Fall. I also learned that manually cutting the zinc frame with a hacksaw requires more strength training for my hand and wrist. This means I will continue to work small for the coming months. I will be creating more Hearts For Windows (for so many reasons!). These five were created the week the first of so many unmarked graves were identified and reflect the strong feelings and emotions this invokes. All of these are now on display at Galerie Old Chelsea, open from Thursdays (noon to six) to Sundays (noon to five).

Working small was still the theme for June and my thoughts went to Piet Mondrian. Using classic Piet Mondrian designs, the first piece used clear glass in primary red, yellow and blue with flat white. Curiosity led me to create a wider rectangle using youghiogeny (youghi) glass. The production of the youghi glass typically results in varying thicknesses and uneven coloring which introduces a sense of air and movement. Of course, I could not resist creating three more Hearts For Windows in Piet's colours.  Let me know your thoughts on the two very different results as I just know there will be more, and larger pieces, as the summer progresses.