Elisabeth Abel

In an allegory of life, Elisabeth Abel is inspired by the Refiner’s fire, taking broken pieces of glass and ground powders, heating them to the melting point where they fuse together..  Without the fire, glass remains broken and ugly.  Within it, the pieces fuse and flow together to create objects of light and beauty. 

Using glass powders and tiny pieces called “frit” as her medium and glass panels as her canvas, Elisabeth paints  striking images in a contemporary style.  They are fused in the kiln often in multiple firings to add colors, shading and dimension.  The final pieces appear sculpted and catch light with their many facets.  Wall panels are mounted on brushed aluminum panels which reflect the light back through the panel.