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Art Glass in Contemporary Architecture

Like most artforms, architectural glass art can be essentially decorative, or it can make a powerful artistic statement. Good glass design can transform a space. Unlike paintings or sculpture, which absorb and reflect light, art glass is active; it transforms light. As light passes through this unique membrane it is reshaped, affecting our experience of interior space. It is this active interface with the environment that makes art glass such a supremely important art form. This same dynamic quality makes glass such a difficult medium to master.

A wonderful chemistry can occur when craftsmen with a high regard for their role and abilities encounter artists with a commitment to their vision. This vital interaction is our objective with every project at Derix.