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February Exhibits with Gifts of Art
BLOWN AWAY: EPIPHANY STUDIOS GLASS April Wagner A glassmaker from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, April Wagner creates beautiful hand-blown glass at her studio – epiphany studios in Pontiac, Michigan. Wagner has been working with molten glass since 1993, and she creates each piece by hand working at a 2000°F furnace. Whether functional [...]
New and Unique Gift Ideas for Valentines Day
Valentines Day is fast approaching and so is the time when you will need to buy your significant other a Valentines gift. If you are tired of the customary flower, jewelry, chocolates, and teddy bears, you may want to consider a different approach. epiphany has many unique gifts that will thrill your loved one this [...]
Oakwood Arts for the Spirit
We are honored to be apart of Oakwood Arts for the Spirit. April’s artwork is on exhibition in the 3D galleries at both Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, as well as Oakwood SouthShore Hospital and Medical Center. The exhibition goes through March 2013. Oakwood Arts for the Spirit is designed to create an environment that [...]
North American International Auto Show
Did you know that the first auto show was held in Detroit in 1907 at Beller’s Beer Garden at Riverside Park and since then annually except 1943-1952. It was renamed the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Since 1965, it has been held at Cobo Center where it occupies nearly 1 million square feet [...]
Interior design
Glass is a popular interior design material for a variety of uses in both contemporary and traditional looks. The use of glass as a decorative interior design material gained popularity in America during the Art Nouveau movement in the late 1800s, with the help of artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the founder of [...]
PANTONE color of the year
The color company pantone has selected ‘emerald’ as the color of the year for 2013. it has been described as ‘lively. radiant. lush…a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.’ leatrice eiseman, executive director of the pantone color institute® says: ‘the most abundant hue in nature, the human [...]
On the fifth day of Christmas…
On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Five Golden Rings…
Sculpture of the day
One of the pieces just finished for the show this weekend. Starts Friday at 4 – hope to see you
special delivery
packed with lots of love and shipped with care! it’s install day! we cant wait to get this AMAZING glass sculpture to it’s home today.
Glass terms
In this photo April is using the The ‘Jacks’ a tool with two metal arms joined at one end by a spring. The distance between the arms is controlled by the glassworker, who uses jacks for a variety of purposes while shaping the parison (for example, to form the mouths of open vessels). This tool is [...]
Glassmaking terms
SCAGNO The glass master’s bench. A simple wooden bench, with two parallel bars. The glassmaker rests the blow-pipe on the bench and, rotating it backwards and forwards, performs a kind of “horizontal lathing” movement which allows the glass objects being made to be evenly shaped.
drop it while its HOT!
drop it while its HOT! april wagner and ally gurss in the studio doing their thing! This glass piece is being made for a sculpture that is all ready in the works. keep posted for the final masterpiece!
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Orange Petal’ by april wagner. Sonnet 73 by William Shakespeare That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see’st the twilight of such [...]
Sculpture of the Day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Red Thistle’ by april wagner. Did you that flowers have their own secret code? All flowers have specific flower meanings, which symbolize one feeling or another. Thistle: A thorny plant with a beautiful flower, the national symbol of Scotland. It’s thorns symbolize both evil and protection. The Thistle also symbolizes independence and [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘The Real Princess’ by april wagner. Which reminds me of one of my all time favorite fairy tales. The Princess and the Pea: by Hans Christian Andersen There was once a prince, and he wanted a princess, but then she must be a real Princess. He travelled right around the world to find [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Opal Dancer’ by april wagner. The Leaves of October – a Fall Poem I Want to Dance with the Leaves of October I love the cooler weather October brings, the bright blue sky and the colorful falling leaves. The sight of fall leaves spinning in an October breeze always makes me want [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘FC 23′ by april wagner. This sculpture is an abstract representation of the human rib cage. All ribs are attached in the back to the thoracic vertebrae. The upper seven true ribs (costae verae, vertebrosternal ribs). are attached in the head to the sternum by means of costal cartilage. Due to their [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Pistachio Leaves’ by april wagner. Did you know that archeologists have found evidence from excavations at Jarmo in northeastern Iraq, that pistachio nuts were a common food as early as 6750 BC. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were said to have contained pistachio trees during the reign of King Merodach-Baladan about [...]
sculpture of the day
today’s sculpture makes me think of these beautiful autumn days. “Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” ― Lauren DeStefano, Wither
install day
foam, foam and more foam! foam is our best friend when it comes to shipping, and moving our glass sculptures! photos of the final install will be posted soon!
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘stand 2 orange’ by april wagner. This sculpture makes me think of a crescent moon on a starry night! The word “crescent” comes from the Latin verb “to grow” and literally means “waxing” or “increasing”. Over time, “crescent” has become to refer to either the waxing or waning shape of the moon. [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘lemon and blue wall 1′ by april wagner. A Glimpse into the Meaning, Symbolism & Psychology of Color Yellow: The color of the solar plexus chakra Yellow is the color of the Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as Manipura. This chakra is located in the stomach area. It is [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ’3 stars up 1′ by april wagner. The Summer Triangle Three brilliant stars form this stellar right triangle making it our best heavenly landmark in the August night sky. Vega high above and its western point appears the brightest of the three. Deneb, also high above and to the east of Vega, [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘captured hearts’ by april wagner. Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘ Eddies 1′ by april wagner. Mesoscale ocean eddies Eddies are common in the ocean, and range in diameter from centimeters, to hundreds of kilometers. The smallest scale eddies may last for a matter of seconds, while the larger features may persist for months to years. Those eddies which [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘rose water’ by april wagner. According to some historians of perfumes, the Arabs became for several centuries the perfumers of the world… It is reported that among the many presents of Harun al-Rashid to Charlemagne were several types of perfumes.Forbes, the historian of technology, says that only with the [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘stacked pink’ by april wagner. To me this sculpture reminds me of the Shocking pink katydid. The pink coloring of some katydids is due to a condition called erythrism, an unusual reddish pigmentation that can affect an animal’s body, skin, feathers, hair or eggshells. It is caused by diet [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘fire on the water’ by april wagner. “The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.” – Pamela Hansford Johnson
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘rainbow wall’ by april wagner. When you see a rainbow… it is after rain. The sun is always behind you and the rain in front of you when a rainbow appears, so the center of the rainbow’s arc is directly opposite the sun.Most people think… the only colors of [...]
sculpture of the day
today’s sculpture of the day is ‘laying ladies’ by april wagner. Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘orange iris’ by april wagner. The Iris flower takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. The Iris flower comes in a variety of colors. You can find Iris flowers in crisp white, yellow, orange, pink, blue, [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘ Good Night ‘ by april wagner. In the great green room there was a telephone and a red balloon and a picture of… The cow jumping over the moon And there were three little bears sitting on chairs And two little kittens And a pair of mittens And a little toy [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘Icarus’ Son of Daedalus who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. Daedalus had been imprisoned by King Minos of Crete within the walls of his own invention, the Labyrinth. But the great craftsman’s genius would not suffer captivity. He made two pairs [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘ 7 alabaster rounds’ by april wagner. Alabaster is a name applied to varieties of two distinct minerals, when used as a material: gypsum (a hydrous sulfate of calcium) and calcite (a carbonate of calcium). The latter is the alabaster of the present day; generally, the former is [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘Agave’ by april wagner Blue Agave is actually related to the lily and amaryllis (it has its own genus, Agave). It is known as a succulent and, although it shares a common habitat with many cacti, it is not one itself and has a different life cycle. A [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘cardoon’ by april wagner. this glass sculpture is amazing. and we LOVE these soft green colors. The wild cardoon is a stout herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.8–1.5 m tall, with deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green tomentose leaves up to 50 cm long, with yellow [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘Travel’ by april wagner. these nestled blues, sands, whites, and purple colors give a sense and feel for embracing something new and foreign, and not being afraid of change. “Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘Jade Tree’ by april wagner This glass sculpture will bring you luck, friendship, and money. The jade plant is native to Asia. According to the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui, correct placement of a jade plant can increase your health and good fortune. For this reason, it is a [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘cardoon’ by april wagner. this glass sculpture is amazing. and we LOVE these soft green colors. The wild cardoon is a stout herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.8–1.5 m tall, with deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green tomentose leaves up to 50 cm long, with yellow [...]
Hospice of Michigan Hosts 27th Annual Crystal Rose Gala
Epiphany Studios was excited, and thrilled once again to be apart of the Crystal Rose Gala, by providing the tables with one of a kind handmade made blown glass center pieces! for each piece that was sold we donated 20% of all proceeds from these sales to Hospice of Michigan. The gala honors community partners, [...]
first thursdays
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first thursdays
Come get HOT at epiphany glass studio the FIRST THURSDAY of every month. epiphany glass studio opens its state of the art hot glass studio to the public. This is a unique opportunity to see the working studio of glass artist April Wagner and her latest work. Glass blowing demonstrations throughout the evening by the [...]
private residence install
Another amazing glass sculpture by artist april wagner, of epiphany studios Private Residence in Birmingham Michigan. August 23 2012
How do you get the colors in the glass?
Today we are working with the color OPAL WHITE. These sculpture parts are for a private commission, which will be installed later this week. Colorants: There are several ways to impart color into glass. Most color is created by mixing a specific oxide into the batch and allowing it to react with the other constituents [...]
Glass Cast
What makes the Glass Cast design unique and engaging is the manufacturing process itself. Created in cooperation between Wes McGee of Matter Studio Design and Catie Newell of Alibi Studio, it is part of a wide research on glass processing. The final form evolved through an investigation of two methods of working: hot glass blowing and warm glass [...]
all done!
Woohoo Install complete! Glass bubble chandelier: private residence in Birmingham Michigan
installation
Today we are getting started on a chandelier installation, at a gorgeous house in Birmingham we will post more photos tomorrow !
Sculpture of the day
Sculpture of the day – ’2 red rounds 2′ What makes a great piece of art? First and foremost it has to be something that moves you, that makes you think and feel, and see the world in a whole new way. When April makes a piece she is trying to capture something elusive and [...]
Alexander Calder, the king of mobiles
We’re starting to make glass mobiles so it’s only fitting that we should honor Alexander Calder, the king of mobiles, birthday yesterday!
Sculpture of the Day
Sculpture of the Day – ‘seattle boat’. April had a client in Seattle who sent her photographs from the back door of her crimson house overlooking a moody, but beautiful lake. She told a story of how she loved to go canoeing with her longtime partner during the early morning hours and could we make [...]
bubble factory!
epiphany has turned into a bubble factory! we have been busy busy, making tons of bubbles for a site-specific commission for a private residence. the final project will have more than 200 hand made, glass blown bubbles! we will show you the finish piece once completed!
Suess
April’s homage to the original rapper Dr Suess, this piece is titled ‘Suess flower 5′. “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to [...]
As the temperature rises summer kicks off with creativity!
Its been a hot few days with temperatures in the mid 90′s , and even hotter inside the studio! check out these hot new sculpture parts!
today from 4- 9pm
first thursdays at epiphany studios! june 7, 4-9pm where hot and cool are the same thing http://myemail.constantcontact.com/first-thursdays.html?soid=1102017009970&aid=gZwovrCw3NQ facebook
sculpture of the day
‘butternut lily’ Hand blown glass sculpture by Michigan artist April Wagner of Epiphany Studios. This is one of a kind tabletop sculpture is a fanciful play of colors and shapes. Makes a great statement on your tabletop, niche, or on a pedestal. get it while you still can! our open studio event is this thursday [...]
spring open studio
spring open studio saturday/sunday may 5/6th 12-6pm our annual spring show with glassblowing demos, nibbles and sips, and new hand blown glass artworks on display and for sale.a free event, open to the public, families with children welcome epiphany – the classic styles you know and love studio e – our newest line of unique inexpensive [...]
sculpture of the day
april makes sculptures in all sizes, colors, and shapes. the only thing they all have in common? they are all beautiful.
Read all about it!
read the full article here: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120426/ENT01/204260322
Detroit News –
epiphany is in the paper today with a cute photo from our store! check it out at – http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120426/ENT01/204260322/1033/ent01/Michigan-Glass-Month-brings-lots-see-do
Color Psychology
Color Psychology How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. – Pablo Picasso Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect moods, feelings and emotions. [...]
epiphany gets a new roof!
Finally after what seems like an eternity of suffering through the many Michigan winters/springs with a leaky roof, and all of us praying that the existing roof would make it through just one more winter. Today our wish is finally coming true! They have started ripping off the old leaky [...]
get ready….
Epiphany’s spring show/open studio is almost here! saturday, may 5th, 12-6pm sunday, may 6th, 12-6pm
Do you have epiphany glass in your home?
If so please take a photo of your beautiful glass piece and post it on our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Epiphany-Studios/85323512976
2012 Alumni Exhibition Re/VIEW
Artist April Wagner, will be showcasing her newest hand blown glass at the annual CCS Alumni Exhibition Re/VIEW A CCS Alumni Exhibition OPENING RECEPTION, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 6 – 8 P.M. Valade Family Gallery A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education 460 W. Baltimore, Detroit, MI 48202 Exhibition Runs [...]
Hand-Blown Glass Sculptures Make Unique Works of Art
Glass sculpture always makes a unique décor statement and takes pride of place when well displayed, whether at home or elsewhere.
black iris
sculpture of the day- ‘black iris’ an oldie but a goody, is so dramatic! the black and red color combination is breath taking. The red just pops off the black, drawing you in! you wont be able to take your eyes off this sculpture.
juicy
sculpture of the – this sculpture is ‘juicy’. looking to add color to lonely space in your home? this red juicy sculpture is perfect. has beautiful movement, and makes a great statement piece on your table as a center piece or in a niche.
adding color without painting: colorful art can do the trick!
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking the only way to wow with color is to paint it on your walls. Thankfully, there’s a bold and colorful alternative: art! This one of kind hand made glass blown sculpture will definitely bring the WOW
Ah, spring!
Spring is just around the conner! Spring brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna.
Warm up the Winter Blues with Color!
Color is all around us. It has the ability to affect our mood, it can make us feel energized, or even sleepy. ENERGIZING COLOR: Bright, lively colors such as oranges and reds are used to add character and interest to an interior. As you might expect, seeing these colors evoke emotions of passion and [...]
BluArch Collection
the BluArch Collection in downtown Birmingham is now carrying our work. stop in or visit their website: www.bluarchcollection.com Blu Arch Collection 142 West Maple Road Birmingham, MI 48009
flint institute of music
tomorrow we are installing april’s sculpture ‘la gardin’ in the flint institute of music. pictures to follow soon.
april’s sculpture book
lots of people have been asking us about april’s sculpture book. a great book with beautiful images of the corporate, public and private commissions april has completed over the years. if you’re interested in having one of your own, you can follow the link below to the shuttefly view/order page. http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=797bec266f6c7f752f762628e38c6d8e&sid=2Aasm7Ru0ZNHEQ