Kiln-fired painted glass, silver stain, enamel paint, mixed media
20 × 20 cm

The Geometry of Passage explores the psychological and spiritual architecture of transition. Through layered kiln-fired glass, etched circular forms, and fragmented atmospheric textures, the work reflects the tension between isolation, movement, and emergence.

At the center of the composition, a solitary figure appears suspended within concentric fields resembling portals, frequencies, or energetic coordinates. The surrounding marks and metallic traces evoke memory, erosion, and invisible systems of transformation — suggesting both vulnerability and transcendence.

The work shifts dynamically under changing light conditions, revealing hidden depth, reflective surfaces, and subtle tonal variations embedded within the glass. Balancing abstraction with symbolic geometry, the piece invites contemplation on the human experience of crossing internal thresholds — between darkness and illumination, fragmentation and becoming.

My Process

My work is created through a meticulous process of painting and firing multiple layers onto glass. In many ways, it is similar to building layers in an oil painting, but instead of simply applying paint, each layer must be permanently fused into the glass in a kiln before the next one can begin.

The process is slow and highly demanding. I paint one layer, fire it, then paint the next and fire it again. This cycle is repeated many times until the final image emerges.

One of the greatest challenges is that each new layer gradually obscures the previous ones. As the work develops, I can no longer clearly see what lies beneath the surface. I must rely on careful planning, experience, and memory, trusting that each hidden layer will contribute to the final composition exactly as intended.

Unlike painting on canvas, every firing is permanent. There is very little opportunity to correct mistakes, so each decision must be made with precision and foresight.

For me, I am not simply painting on glass—I am building with light. Each fired layer becomes part of the glass itself, creating depth, luminosity, and subtle variations that change as the light passes through the work. The finished piece reveals itself differently throughout the day, inviting the viewer to discover new details with every encounter.