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sheila Szilagyi-Noseworthy

Contemporary Stained Glass Artist

Stained glass is born from architectural contours and fiery industrial processes. I reinterpret that into humanized pieces displayed as fine art or worn as a moving exhibit. Using rare and vintage architectural glass, I translate a traditionally rigid building process into modern, intricate and illuminated designs.

founder of an exclusive line of Heirloom glass Clutches

For the love of Glass

I strive to push the structural boundaries of glasswork. I love transforming architectrual glass into an organic dimensional piece. I am mesmerized by how glass morphs through the waning sunlight. A piece can change hundreds of times simply by the angle of perspective or the shifting light. My goal is to create timeless pieces that reflect movement and gain character, patina, and stories as they age.

I create using the Louis C. Tiffany copper foil technique - a painstaking century old hand cut process patented in the late 1800's. A custom pattern is drawn, glass is selected and individually hand scored, then snapped apart or nipped with grozing pliers and carefully ground to refine the shape. The edges of each piece are wrapped in copper foil, burnished smooth, tacked tightly and soldered together at 410F. The piece then goes through multiple stages of of patina, cleaning and waxing. It’s a slow and time consuming process but will stand for generations.

I work with modern iridescent and opaque glass although my preference is to build with reclaimed and vintage or mouth blown sheets. The glass itself carries a history and story before it is reimagined.

Heirloom Clutches

& Handbags

Medusa Series

Medusa’s name was derived from the Greek verb meaning to “protect and guard”. Over 400 hand cut pieces and internal illumination and play with the idea

of Medusa not as a threat, but as a guardian.

Pele Goddess of Fire Series

Glass is born from fire and flame and this series reflects the transformative energy of Pele Goddess of Fire. Deeply textured black iridescent glass and rare pigmented reds mimic her fiery lava flows and powerful primordial force.

Shattered series

Honoring trailblazing women who are reaching new heights and shattering the glass ceiling. Each custom shattered pattern highlights the fragility of the medium and the renewed strength achieved when vintage glass and modern materials are forged together.

mixed Media

Glass overlays

Combining my love of glass with abstract art

I love the shifting properties of glass, how it morphs at every angle and changes throughout the day depending on the waning sunlight or angle of view. Glass overlays highlight abstract shapes and are a nod to the flux and form of shifting reflections.

Available works

37.5"W x 50"H

21"W X 41.5"H

42"W x 31.5H

37"w X 37"H

My relationship with glass is a constant evolution.

Collaboration with @succlulentartworks.com

My journey

GALLERIES AND NATIONAL FEATURES

Finalist in the first ever stained glass reality show competition Meet Your Maker on Discovery+
8 page feature in What Women Create magazine available in Barnes & Noble & select art stores nationwide
Alexander Salazar Fine Art
US Grant Luxury Collection
Brea Gallery
Yuma Art Center
Ashton Gallery
The Studio Door
La Bodega Gallery

one of a kind

My work is subtly reinforced but not indestructible. Pieces must be handled and cared for accordingly. Solder may contain lead and is not food safe. Wash hands after handling. Buyer assumes all risks.

Vintage glass and hand craftsmanship bear marks of age and reflect an architectural process. Patina may change and deepen in character over time. This only enriches the story.

InquirE

sheila.szilagyi@gmail.com

San Diego County, CA