GLASS ART GALLERY Peggy Pettigrew Stewart - Desert Glasshopper Studio

PEGGY PETTIGREW STEWART

The artist has long been fascinated and intrigued by glass and the light that passes through. The phenomenon of light waves creating color chage. She continues to experiment with the material properties of translucency and transparency in her special glass. Her technique is woven into the glass to present her stories and interpretations. Various cultures (including Native American) have always fascinated her. With the close friendship of a member of the Hopi Tribe in Northern Arizona, she has been inspired to create the contemporary glass series "Earth, Wind, Sky & Water" and "The Storytellers". Through the storytelling of the Native culture and lore, she presents her interpretation through the medium of kiln sculpted glass. Peggy's work expands beyond her signature "Storyteller" series of glass to create intricate glass sculptures that meld man u processes, techniques, and stories.

"Each piece in the series features the masks and faces of many people, of many cultures. Each piece tells a story about life, and the circle of the spirit. I have tried to stay true to the culture and belief of each person or culture in the pieces of the series." - Peggy Pettigrew Stewart 2010

The Gallery

The gallery is divided into sections for viewing convenience. Please scroll down the page to view all gallery selections.

New Pieces
Storyteller sculptures (the four series)
Vessels and bowls
Verre' Eglomise
Furniture: functional glass art furniture
Jewelry (& Small art)

"Transcendence Of The Storyteller" - The Four Series:

"Earth, Wind Sky & Water" Inspired by Hopi Native American story telling. The various aspects of their culture, people, art & beliefs are intertwined in the glass. Their "circle of life" story is incredibly inspiring, and has been interpreted by the artist into each piece in this series. The faces featured in this series are members of the Hopi Tribe. Many of these pieces have hidden attributes that are part of the Native culture.

Spirit Of The Future Spirit Of The Past

"Transcendence Of The Spirit. Sunrise / Sunset"

"The Survivors" Limited Series:

"The Survivors" Incredibly brave individuals who have had to face challenges in their lives and hearts. From illness, loss, & sadness. Each of these individuals here have been & continue to be an inspiration to the artist.

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"The Legends" series:

"The Legends" Fascinating people, past & present who have left their mark on the world. Some wellknown, others not. Some of these people are loved and others not. Each person represented in these pieces has shared their passion in performance. The artist has tried to capture the passion, beauty and fascination of these special individuals.

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NOTE: Michael Jackson - a special museum commission. Face mask from the making of "Thriller". This piece has been created in collaboration with Mr. Rex Wood (a talented man with a great vision and ideas). More on this brand new production will be coming soon.

"The Mysterious Ones" limited series:

The vessels & bowls & Verre' Eglomise:

"River To The Sea" bowl. Kiln cast, intaglio deep sandcarved, hand painted with 14k gold inlay, New "sister" sculpture created 2009, "Desert Mountains, Desert Rivers".

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Furniture & functional art:

Luz De Afrikaans: 15' serpentine shaped table. Intaglio sandcarved, with LED lighting

Glass "River Rock" table - Intaglio carved glass with sculpted concrete table base

Misc Glass 2008-2010

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2007 National Liberty Museum glass: These pieces were created for the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, for the Glass Now Gala 10/6/07.

These faces are from a life mask of Lance, a member of the Bluebird Tribe and of the Sun Clan. They are life size, and represent my interpretation of the Hopi culture and stories. I have tried to create these pieces to be culturally correct, and with the approval of the Hopi tribe member. This piece is about the freedom of the spirit. In the Hopi culture, "color cosmology" is a very important issue. Only certain colors can be used, and they have to be in a certain direction. Other colors have to be placed in directional accuracy, and some colors cannot touch others. To use a Hopi's image is no small task. As they feel that with their image, part of their spirt goes with the imagery. These pieces Plasma Fusion fused & kilnsculpted glass.

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Mother Earth, Mother Sky

Hurray For Hollywood - 11/07

These two pieces were created for the West Valley Art Museum "Hurray For Hollywood" exhibition and event in Arizona. The faces are those of Robert Shields (Shields & Yarnell). They are lifesize, and were made from a life mask made from a casting of his face. Jean Lutz helped create the mask used for this face.