Marie-Pascale Foucault-Phipps
France/USA
born 1955
Paris, France, 1979, MFA from ENSAAMA International School of Art and Crafts in stained glass arts, working until 1984 in different studios, restoring 13th C. bay windows from Bourges Cathedral for Atelier Mauret.
In 1984, a 2 weeks trip to USA- led to over 35 years of working here. After working in NYC for major studios I now live in Colorado on a cattle ranch with immense pastures where horses, cows and wildlife graze. Another dimension from New York City’s busy life where I worked for 14 years!
I work directly onto the glass following the emotions of the moment.
I build my panels from these painted sheets that I cut, etch, engrave, paint and re-work until it feels right.
Love to play with silver stain for its 'independence' .
Tools and mediums are my favorite and trusted companions. My unconsciousness is the director… I am just the transfer.
Freedom in the gestural move is essential to me...