Jupiter's Twelfth Moon

This original design, fused glass suncatcher is 5" x 2". It was cast as two separate circles in original design, handmade molds using crushed glass called frit. The depth of color and intricacy of design is achieved through layering color and multiple kiln-firings.

These circles were then slumped into domed shapes and wired together with 22 gauge, copper wire to create a three dimensional suncatcher. It is hung at two by points by entwined red and yellow embroidery floss. This adds flair to the connection and accentuates the colored glass.

I love working with overlapping patterns. While our eyes are trying to focus on one, the other creates a distraction and allows our minds to wander. Because this piece is three dimensional these patterns change as the viewers perspective changes. The penetrating holes lend weight to the inner space viewed through them, making the negative space an integral part of the whole.

This suncatchers can be hung in a window, on a porch, or from the ceiling in the corner of a room to add a little color or movement.