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2008 Minnesota Stair Fair - Blue Ribbon!
Creative Arts Category winner - leaded stained glass.
Entry: Splitrock Shadows (lower 2 images at right)
December 13, 2008: Holiday Open House
Holiday Ornaments & Gift Boutique
(Saturday 2:00-8:00) J.A. Geiger Studio.
The Limited Edition ornament will be featured along with
some wonderful fused ornaments by Emma and many
more fantastic gift items.
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I was born and raised in western Wisconsin, I have studied, worked
and lived in Minnesota for almost 20 years now and currently create
in my home studio on the east side of Saint Paul. As a trained
architect, I was an architectural project manager in Minnesota for
many years. In this capacity, I managed multi-million dollar projects
from start to finish. As an artist, I work with people to design a vision
that is aesthetically appealing, technically sound and beyond their
expectations. In the words of one patron:
“Josephine worked with me to create the most beautiful
stained glass windows for my studio workspace. She took in
all of my requests for what I wanted the piece to convey,
considered what colors I wanted and then came back with a
proposal for what it could look like. I fully expected her to
come up with something beautiful, but the amazing work of art
that I have in my home today even exceeded my expectations!”
My artwork is inspired by a love of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright,
the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Impressionists, and even crazy
quilts – a mix of tradition and history. Leaded stained glass evolved
from grand religious art largely for churches to the more recent Tiffany-
style and Prairie-style windows and objects for homes and
businesses. While the construction tools have evolved with
technology, the technical methods used in my artwork are virtually
unchanged from those developed hundreds of years ago. Each piece
of glass is still individually chosen and cut by hand. Each piece of
lead, copper and zinc came is individually cut and fitted to the glass.
Each lead joint is soldered. Then the entire panel is cemented for
stability and cleaned before leaving the studio. Structure, design and
exceptional craftsmanship are inherent characteristics of my work. My
glass panels create an abstract collage, which at first glance appears
as a myriad palette of colors and elusive forms, but upon closer
examination is revealed as a landscape.
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Upcoming Events - Fall 2008
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2008 Limited Edition
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November 21-22, 2008: Holidaze Art Festival
(Friday 3:00-8:00, Saturday 10:00-5:00) Eau Claire, WI.
December 5-6, 2008: Mabel Tainter Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire
(Friday 11:00-7:00, Saturday10:00-5:00) - Menomonie, WI.
December 13, 2008: Holiday Ornament & Gift Boutique
(Saturday 2:00-8:00) J.A. Geiger Studio.
With the holidays fast approaching, choose a fabulous
unique ornament for that perfect gift!
December 13, 2008: GINKGO coffehouse Holiday Art/Craft Sale
(Saturday 9:30-4:00) 721 N Snelling Ave.
A variety of my ornaments and small gifts items will be
available at this location, but if you want to see me, you'll
have to come by the studio!
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SplitRock Shadows
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©2008 Josephine A. Geiger, dba J. A. Geiger Studio. All rights reserved.
612-964-6081 . Contact JAG
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