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Glass Roots Panels

The Glass Roots Series was inspired by my everyday surroundings and my travel experiences in both Europe and the U.S. Many of the images are scenes that I see through my studio window or while walking in the woods behind my house. The many layers found in these pieces are made up of sheet glass, liquid and powdered enamels, mica powder and bits of colored glass called frit, which are cut, stacked, painted then fired (or fused) in a large kiln to 1500 F, often two or three times each. Glass is a natural material, both complex and versatile, requiring intense heat and gentle handling. Like in nature, the color and "mood" of the glass will change depending on the ambient light. ​
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Fused Glass Sgrafitto Drawing
Landscape Tryptich
12" x 36"

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​18" x 32" Fused Glass Panel
​"Waiting for Spring"
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Multiple hand cut and enameled layers of glass kiln fired glass. Panel is suitable for accent lighting, back-splash, interior window or summer fire screen. Sold with your choice of custom soapstone base or brushed nickle finish metal wall stand-offs.
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​Photo Fused Frit Painting
​"Gird Lot Birch Stand"


Purchase
Multiple layers of frit (crushed glass) and hand cut and enameled glass combined with an original sepia toned photo layer, create depth in this fused architectural panel. May be hung on a wall, in a window or displayed on iron stand. Sold with your choice of iron stand or brushed nickle finish metal wall stand-offs.
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​Fused Glass Panel
"Icelandic Poppies" 
​18" x 18"
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Multi-layered, hand enameled fused glass panel. May be hung on a wall, in a window or displayed on an iron stand. Sold with your choice of iron stand or brushed nickle finish metal wall stand-offs.
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Fossil Vitra Wall Panel
"Queen Anne's Lace"
11" x 22"
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"I am an independent journalist who writes extensively on the arts in New England and upstate New York. Genevieve Cole, the mastermind behind Funktional Glassworks is, in my opinion, not only a gifted artist and craftsperson, but also a consummate professional who has a thorough grasp of both marketing and sales of her work, and how the needs of customers is tied to it.

As a result, if you are buying a product made by Ms. Cole, you are not only getting a beautifully crafted work of art, but more likely than not getting a pretty good deal on it in the open market. This explains why Ms Cole's customers keep coming back for more."    

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