George Whitney
Born: 1952
Hometown: Mount Brydges
Based in: London, Ontario
Using published materials and attending workshops with some of the top talents working in glass, George has continually worked to develop his technical skills and his voice. A native of Canada, George is continuing to build his studio and gallery there. He has participated in many local and international shows and competitions and he has work in collections in Canada and the USA.
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George Whitney In The Studio
"All of the work on a piece is done in my studio. From the creation of the wax model to the preparation of the casting mould, the polishing and the packing are all performed inhouse. This allows me to control all aspects of the production of my work."
More About George Whitney
What inspires you?
I am drawn to abstract, geometric sculpture, the volume of it, the form, the textures. Shape is all around us, surrounding every aspect of our lives. Working with the shapes that I find, I adapt them, combining elements of multiple forms and unrelated textures, to arrive at a final destination.
Describe your creative process.
With glass, light is the biggest consideration. How will the light work with and add to the finished piece. It is the most important consideration. Glass, unlike other media, is transparent, so it is important to consider how all of the surfaces will work together.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Libenski & Brychtova, Peter Bremmers, Ann Wolf, Ivan Mares
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My ability to visualize the finished work.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Do work that interests you. Don't ever stop. just keep on working.
Where do you go for inspiration?
I go to my workshop and I look at my collection of pictures and I start to work with shapes.
Collections featuring George Whitney
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