Cracked with Chevonne Ariss

Welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today is the 60th episode!
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heather Dawn, a super talented stained glass artist who splits her time between Phoenix Arizona and her hometown of  New York. Heather began her journey into stained glass in 2015, learning the art alongside her mother. 

Her fused and stained glass work  is heavily inspired by American traditional tattooing and th...

Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss where we dive into the fascinating world of modern stained glass art and the talented artists who bring it to life! 
Today, I’m  excited to introduce Soeun Lee, a  stained glass artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Soeun's work stands out for its ability to capture the celebrate the essence of ordinary moments found in every home, using shadows to add depth and emotion to ...

Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! 
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with groundbreaking, Australian artist Jordan Benson. Jordan's work offers a modern twist on our traditional craft, drawing inspiration from the gritty, raw aesthetic of street art. His pieces capture the beauty found in urban life, transforming everyday scenes into stunning visual narratives. But Jordan's creativity doe...

It's the 56th episode of Cracked!! 
Today we're headed to Charlotte NC to dive into the Psychedelic, colorful and wonderful world of Lindsey Thacker, AKA Luxey Flux. Known for her mind-bending designs and kaleidoscopic color palettes,  Lindsey has a talent for seemlessly weaving glass of all different textures and tones, opacity levels and iridescence together into a technicolor maximalism delight. Today we discuss he...

Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss speaking with Korina Oswald, a stained glass artist based in Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband and children. 

Currently, her artistic practice is focused on community-based projects liker her glass quilt that involve artists from around the world. She first conceived this project in the aftermath of COVID’s isolation.  Much like quilt-making, glass has long been relegated to “craft” an...

Welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! 
Today, I’m honored to have Tom Fruin join me. Known for his large-scale installations, Tom uses steel and brightly colored plexiglass to create monumental sculptures.

Tom’s work stands out not only for its visual impact but also for its commitment to accessibility and sustainability with his use of reclaimed materials. 

You may already be familiar with Tom’s work but just didn’t ...

Today, I have stained glass artist and glass painter Juliet Forrest join me from Sheffield, United Kingdom. Juliet's work is celebrated for its intricate and so very delicate and expressive depictions of flora and fauna, capturing the imagination with their stunning detail,  She’s also know for her  masterful use of color,  incredible depth and movement, each piece a somehow more dynamic and immersive experience than the last....

Juliet Forrest 8/20/24

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Tom Fruin 8/27/24

@tomfruin

Korina Oswald 9/3/24

@korinaoswald

Lindsey Thacker 9/10/24

@luxeyflux

Jordan Benson 9/17/24

@jordanb_art

Soeun Lee 9/24/24

@soooeeun

Heather Dawn 10/1/24

@heatherdawnglassworks

Andrea Guzzetta 10/8/24

@andreaguzzetta

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Today for the final episode of Season 4 of Cracked I’m speaking with the queen of sgraffito,  the Italian word directly translated to “scratched.” Her time consuming technique of flooding a thin layer of lead based powder paint over colorful patchwork like glass pieces, and then meticulously scratching it off revealing negative space designs that come together to create elaborate and rich stories.  Drawing from her experiences of h...

 Hi friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!
Today for episode 51 of Cracked I’m joined by Ellen Van Dijk . She’s a stained glass artist based in The Netherlands best known for her  photo realistic portraits. Drawing and painting portraits since childhood, her love for drawing and the desire for creative expression has been present for as long as she can remember. The combination of portraiture and learning to m...

Today on Cracked I'm joined by LA artist David Scheid. David is a stained glass artist whose work is inspired by the light and landscapes of California. He spends most of my time on the road as a tour manager for bands  including Girl Talk, Beirut, and Dinosaur Jr.  and when at home he builds colorful, geometric stained glass pieces and custom windows. His work has been installed in houses, gardens and shops throughout the Wes...

Today on Cracked I’m joined by Ashley Costa. She's the Portland OR artist behind Caustic Glassworks. A stencil artist for 10+ years, she decided to apply her sharp lines and design work to the practice of stained glass in 2017 and has been dedicated to the craft ever since. An avid craft fair and market seller, Costa and I chat about tips and tricks she’s learned through her experience there, she also shares her experience gro...

Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guests are JinYoung Park his wife Via, who are joining us from Seoul Korea. Together they created Decoratif,  where they professionally create and install  stained glass for sacred spaces, cafes, retail stores, residential and even do lots of work for K-drama tv series. Today we’re going to discuss the evolution from JinYoung learning stained glass from his mother to th...

Hey glass friends! I have a very exciting Cracked announcement for you...
 
The episode Oakland artist Ted Ellison and I created, "One Bad Eddie! Navigating A Larger Commission with Ted Ellison"  received so much love and positive feedback, we decided to take our show on the road. Join us in Buffalo, NY at the SGAA + SAMA 112th annual conference: Forging New Paths, the weekend of September 27 – October 1, 2023 for...

Today we’re talking BBLs, BBGs Bounce Clubs, Baddies and so so much more today with Booty Glass Girls’ New Orlean’s artist Kyle Hubbs. Kyle is a self-taught stained glass maker who began his work with glass in 2014. After several years of experimenting with more traditional and geometric work, as a native of south Louisiana he looked no further than his own New Orleans for inspiration for his current and modern expression of glass....

Today on Cracked I'm joined by artist Erin from Erin Glassworks. Her work is inspired by nature,  with a focus on her local Florida wildlife. When she's not translating the natural world into a  glass design she's building community and educating other artists and small business owners through her social media. Today Erin and I are going through how she's running things down in Largo Florida, exactly how and whe...

Today for episode 46 of Cracked I'm joined by Jacob Hinnenkamp, the son 1/2 of  Cincinnati's father and son duo Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters. As a young child Jacob remembers watching his father work on windows, mesmerized by the amount of detail and care that went into every piece. As a young adult he took on the craft himself and in late 2017 he finally decided to take the hobby to the next level and start marketing his wo...

Hello and welcome back! Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss I'm joined by Lindsey Wonder. She is a Tucson, AZ based tattooer, stained glass artist, painter and illustrator. Lindsey received her BFA from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. She specializes in stained glass tail lights she makes custom for vintage cars, trucks and vans. Today we're going to chat about the parallels between stained glass and tattooing, her upc...

Hi everyone and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!
Today on episode 44 I'm joined by Edinburgh artist Jack Brindley. Under the alias Pavilion Pavilion, Jack has been exploring the relationship between contemporary art and objects of use, combining his research as an artist and his interest in design and architecture. Each work is a unique and individually commissioned piece, looking at forms found in minimalism a...