Process of making large public art glass and mosaic installations — Guy Kemper

I work with the best people in the world to translate my paintings into glass and mosaic:
Derix Glasstudios, Mayer of Munich and Glashütte Lamberts

Derix Glasstudios, Taunusstein, Germany. Where my paintings are translated into glass.

Derix Glasstudios, Taunusstein, Germany. Where my paintings are translated into glass.

Mosaic fabrication at Mayer of Munich, who perform exquisite translations of my paintings into mosaic. Keep scrolling to see mosaic process.

Mosaic fabrication at Mayer of Munich, who perform exquisite translations of my paintings into mosaic. Keep scrolling to see mosaic process.

I often build architectural models to understand the space. JAX airport

I often build architectural models to understand the space. JAX airport

Inside the future space

Inside the future space

Placing the painting into the model enables the client to visualize the final result before starting: No surprises. BWI airport

Placing the painting into the model enables the client to visualize the final result before starting: No surprises. BWI airport

Finished project

Finished project

Glassblowing at Lamberts Glashütte, Waldsassen, Germany

Glassblowing at Lamberts Glashütte, Waldsassen, Germany

The only company in the world who can make my material

Applying asphaltum resist for acid etching at Derix Glasstudios

Applying asphaltum resist for acid etching at Derix Glasstudios

Master glass painters Rahmi Schulz and Olaf Hanweg in spray cabin for vitreous enamels at Derix Glasstudios

Master glass painters Rahmi Schulz and Olaf Hanweg in spray cabin for vitreous enamels at Derix Glasstudios

Painted float glass panels pulled from kiln after firing

Painted float glass panels pulled from kiln after firing

Discussing nearly finished panels on the light table with Rahmi

Discussing nearly finished panels on the light table with Rahmi

Karl Heinz Traut, myself, and Rahmi Schulz in viewing tower at Derix Glasstudios

Karl Heinz Traut, myself, and Rahmi Schulz in viewing tower at Derix Glasstudios

I am extremely fortunate to work with this world-class team.

Installing Seattle SoundTransit

Installing Seattle SoundTransit

Laminating art to safety glass means it can be handled like commercial glazing.

Smalti selection for Paducah Airport at Mayer of Munich

Smalti selection for Paducah Airport at Mayer of Munich

Ivana Piccin at Mayer of Munich making mosaic for Puducah Airport

Ivana Piccin at Mayer of Munich making mosaic for Puducah Airport

Attaching smalti to fiberglass mesh with mortar

Attaching smalti to fiberglass mesh with mortar

Mixing many colors and materials produces a richer artwork

Mixing many colors and materials produces a richer artwork

The mosaic is usually made in one piece before being cut up into smaller panels for shipping and installation

The mosaic is usually made in one piece before being cut up into smaller panels for shipping and installation

Permanently mortaring mosaic to wall

Permanently mortaring mosaic to wall