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Scott Amrhein
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I have been involved in art glass since 1978, first as a diversion, then as an employee, and eventually self-employment. Without a formal art background, I began with the hands on, trial and error method of education, and my need for creativity intensified my search for a direction. I eventually discovered that the combination of art glass and architectural design were elements I enjoyed and decided I would continue to pursue. My aggressive experimentation with glass and its many applications in architectural design led to the development of High Cliff Studio in 1989. Since that time, with the valuable talents of my wife Cathy, and the fine craftsmanship of our employees, we have established a reputation of designing and fabricating art glass throughout the Midwest in ecclesiastical, commercial, and residential environments.
In addition to the architectural glass I am continuing to develop what has become a trademark of our studio, the lumen bowls. The beautiful organic patterns created in each piece are the result of the metallic glaze resisting it's stretch on the glass as optimum temperatures are reached and gravity slowly forms each unique bowl. To complement the lustrous bowls, we have designed and fabricated a variety of primitive pedestals from charred wood and patinaed copper, resulting in a striking presentation and a soothing blend of textures. Simplicity of design and the absence of primary colors is beneficial when displaying this art in a various settings. The creation of the lumen bowl resulted in a wide acceptance of our work in markets and galleries of fine craft throughout the country.
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