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- Tropical
Splendor, Koi, ocean, & More
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- A new direction
in backlighted glass panels. This 27" tall case was created
to display as well
against a flat backdrop as in a corner. As shown below, this
design makes the case
"go away" when viewed from anywhere near the front.
Most of the case is crafted of
African Mahogany and the front bezel and trim are wenge, and
exotic wood
that is nearly black. (That's why I had to photgraph it against
a white backdrop.)
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The glass design
was inspired by time spent at Akaka Falls. I especially
wanted to capture the "curtains of water," as they
appear to me, and
the bright spray along both sides of the long fall.
The glass is made up of several lavers, necessary to achieve
a three-
- dimensional look
not possible with just a single layer. This piece displays
beautifully in a corner, too, and the switch for the lighting
is on the back
of the top sloping panel for easy access in any display situation.
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- A backlighted
glass panel in a case of Hawaiian koa. The high contrast between
foliage and the waterfall makes an accurate photograph difficult.
The waterfall is
made up of four different layers of glass to achieve the color
shifts, the
feeling of the falling water and the pool at the bottom of the
falls.
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- A backlighted
glass panel in a case of African Mahogany and Wenge.
The waterfall is made up of several different layers of glass
to achieve the color
shifts, the feeling of the falling water and the pool at the
bottom of the falls.
The same technique creates the realism of the shimmering pool.
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- A smaller case
made of ancient fine-grain cedar encloses this back-lighted jungle
scene.
The three-dimensional peek of ocean in the center of the panel
is accomplished with multiple
layered pieces of glass with varying textures and colors.
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- This case is crafted
of solid African mahogany with a trim of curly Koa
around the glass panel. Again, the photos do not carry across
the drama of
the lighting. The red shimmers from behind when viewed from even
slightly different angles.
- A backlighted
glass panel in a case of various hardwoods. The photo does no
justice to
the dramatic colors in the glass. The moon shadow on the sails
and in the water comes from a
second layer of glass and changes with the ambient light. This
is actually two cases; the smaller
of the two is suspended in the larger one and backlit independently
of the glass.
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- "Ocean"
is a stained-glass panel mounted in a cabinet of several exotic
woods.
The ring around the panel is made of 16 pieces of curly mango,
and the rest of
the cabinet is kamani, mahogany, kurly koa and (not-so-tropical)
oak.
The ocean vignette is an overlay of several backlighted glass
panels.
It is difficult to capture the color and translucency of the
glass in a photograph.
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- This case is entirely
African Mahogany, sculpted with soft lines and rounded edges.
The finish is many coats of hand-rubbed lacquer. The shimmering,
three-dimensional
appearance of the ocean is created with layered glass.
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- A backlighted
glass panel in a case of African Mahogany, trimmed with Hawaiian
Koa
and Wenge. This piece is made up of four layers of glass to create
the illusion of
depth and the water that seems to be moving. The shadow of the
Koi
can be seen on the bottom of the lily pads.
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- A backlighted
glass panel in a case of African Mahogany, trimmed with Hawaiian
Koa.
This piece is made up of several layers of glass to create the
illusion of depth and
- the water that
seems to be moving. The shadow of larger Koi can be seen
- on the bottom
of the lily padsand the lower one through
the left fin of the large one.
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- This art-glass
and wood sculpture is a tribute by the artist to the spiritual
and physical power of Pele. The piece gives a sense of the incredible
contrast between the serene tropical forest and the active lava
of the volcano. The wood used in this piece is Hawaiian Koa.
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- Below are other
views from different angles. The piece is 14" high.
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- This art-glass
and wood sculpture below is in remembrance of Kalapana and the
awesome power of Pele.
The piece embodies Kalapana's lush, green forest; Pele's fire;
and the destruction and rebirth.
The wood used in this piece is Hawaiian Koa.
- Below are other
views from different angles.
 
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- The design
and execution of each of these pieces is unique and
will never be reproduced. All original designs and all
- patterns are
destroyed after the piece is completed.
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Many
of these pieces are on display and for sale at
- THE
GALLERY OF GREAT THINGS
- Kamuela,
Big Island of Hawaii
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