Retirement Gift For Navy Chaplain- Stained Glass And Fused Glass Panel

$1,025

This piece was commissioned by the siblings of a retiring Navy Chaplain. After discussing the things that were most important to the oldest of seven siblings, the motto "Faith, Family, Service" was created as the unifying concept. The Navy Chaplain pin, the navy chains, the cross as anchor and the compasses in each top corner were images that expressed his life in the navy. At the center is Luther's Rose, designed by a close friend of Martin Luther and used as a symbol of God's love in the Lutheran faith. The banner that announces the motto ties all the many elements together. The panel was created using traditional stained glass techniques but there are several significant fused glass elements. The rose, compasses, eagle atop the globe and waves were all achieved by fusing the elements in my kiln. This allowed the color and flow of the design to go unbroken and to achieve texture, color and design that would not be possible with traditional stained glass techniques. The silver of the eagle and the continents on the globe were done with silver leaf encased in fused glass. The lettering on the banner and the details of the eagle were done in high fire gold and platinum respectively. The panel is framed in a double sided frame that I built of red mahogany. Being double sided means the frame is finished and can be viewed on both sides and contributes to the stability and longevity of the piece. The panel will be presented as a surprise by the siblings of the retiring Chaplain at his retirement celebration in Virginia. Afterward, it will be hung in a place that allows for transmitted as well as ambient light. The design integrated many elements that are traditional naval icons as well as the central rose of Martin Luther. The color palette also lends a naval quality to the overall piece. Approximate dimensions of the framed piece: 29" H x 23" W

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Michelle Caron

Michelle Caron

Caron Art Glass

Salem, OR
Member since: 2012
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My name is Michelle Caron and I am the owner and artist at Caron Art Glass -now located in Salem, Oregon. I have been working with glass for over 25 years creating fused glass, stained glass and glass mosaic art work. My passion for glass germinated in the cathedrals of France, developed roots in Hawai`i and is now branching out in Oregon. Commissioning artwork is very rewarding. The result is a piece of art to which you have a uniquely personal connection. Your involvement in the process can range from a general idea of the design or purpose of the piece to an ongoing conversation as we develop a design that expresses your voice. Your satisfaction is always my primary goal. Finding the perfect gift is time well spent when you give a quality handmade item that brings joy to the person who receives it. In addition to commission work, I create ready-to-purchase boutique items each of which is unique. From fused glass sculptures that bring new energy into a space, fused glass table ware for that special occasion, to personal items for the office and library, or one of a kind jewelry. There is something for everyone - even those hard-to-buy-for friends and family.

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