Stained Glass

Working as a glass artist Tricia has expanded the horizons of stained glass by realizing glass pieces that, once conceived, are fused and formed in the kiln to create aesthetic works of art that are actually four dimensional, the forth dimension - transparency.

After working with traditional stained glass for many years Tricia discovered kiln formed glass and, under the tutelage of internationally renowned fused glass artist Detlef Tanz, began exploring this delightful and expressive medium.

To broaden further her knowledge of glass, and expand her skills Tricia undertook a postgraduate Master of Arts Degree with the University of Wales. Based at the Swansea Institute of Higher Education, which is accepted worldwide as a centre of excellence for glass, Tricia worked hard to achieve the MA and for her final project she created artworks designed for the Eden Project combining kiln formed glass with wood, granite and John's wrought iron work. The culmination of the hard work was the award of the Master of Arts Degree in Art and Design ~ Glass.

With a deep respect of ancient history and a love of the natural environment, Tricia is motivated to emulate nature and capture its wonders in traditional and contemporary designs in fused glass which will last forever. As a designer-maker each piece of Tricia's work is individually designed, the glass cut, prepared and fired in the kiln, a process taking several days. Tricia's love of painting led her to develop glass pictures to hang on the wall created by fusing. Her style is recognizable and designs range from highly detailed to abstract organic and geometric patterns. Tricia is developing her sculptural work using the ancient techniques of glass casting and pate de verre and the modern method of uv bonding. Her fused glass reflects and echoes the colours and textures of Cornwall's natural world and Tricia's inspiration comes equally from the Cornish countryside and the coast near her home.

Tricia's stained glass bowls and plates, fused and formed in the kiln, are distinctive, stylish and elegant and she also has an impressive range of innovative stained glass wall pictures. Tricia also works in mosaic combining fused glass with complementary materials including slate, mosaic smalti, water worn pebbles, found items and seashells from coves and beaches near her home.

Commissions are welcomed for fused glass items and mosaics and Tricia creates domestic windows combining traditional lead techniques with her distinctive fused glass. She also delights clients by working with them to perfect designs for celebratory and commemorative panels. Always seeking fresh, different ideas Tricia works in partnership with landscape and garden designers to create impressive and eye catching garden art incorporating fused glass and John's wrought iron work.

Tricia's stained glass and John's wrought iron complement each other and create a pleasing tension which engages the viewer. With these combined talents Tricia and John look forward to an exciting future.

Boquio Iron & Glass is a member of Cornwall County Council's Approved Origin Scheme Made in Cornwall. The highly successful scheme allows those invited to join to display the distinctive engine house logo confirming their products and working practices are genuinely Cornish. Boquio Iron & Glass regularly exhibits at the Cornwall Crafts Association galleries at Trelissick, Trelowarren and Penlee House, showcases work at its own exhibitions and enjoys exhibiting with other local Cornish artists. Boquio Iron & Glass is a member of the prestigious Hidden Art Cornwall, a franchise in association with University College Falmouth. See our events page for details of forthcoming activities.