Inspired by ways we transform ourselves, Michael Janis creates glass pieces that have both visual and spatial depth. By layering and fusing sheets of glass with overlapping elements, Michael creates an interactive commentary using simple forms with intricate glass powder drawings.
Seamless construction and simplicity of form contrasts with the intricacy of his imagery.
Michael's kilnformed work takes scenes and suspends them within layers of fused, formed and coldworked sheet glass. Using crushed glass powder to create drawings, Michael plays on the elements of light, color and also sequence. The glass powder is sifted onto glass sheets, and by scraping and scratching the sifted black glass dust he crafts his artwork. The glass panel is then fired in an electric kiln at temperatures up to 1600