“Signature Series”, David Wight, Hand Blown Glass, 9” x 8” x 10”

"Both artists use their environments as their inspiration."

heart of life on the beach are among his favorite settings to capture on canvas.

Each of Wight’s pieces are handmade from molten glass. After answering an ad in the paper for a job at a local glass shop, he was instantly taken with the medium. He recognized it as the only substance that could successfully portray the essence of water, and he now fuses ancient Italian glass-blowing techniques with his own to create the solid sculptures for which he is renowned.

He first became completely enamored with the power of water in the Caribbean rainforest in 1994. After hiking he found himself standing before a waterfall, a hundred feet high, descending through the forest, ferns, and cliffs. It was a cascade from a painted dream, and he was mesmerized. He watched as the water began to gather in the river above and break apart into segments as it fell, before collecting into a perfect pool below. As he walked away from the falls, the sound fading, his mind and body felt a calm he had never experienced before. On a deep level he had the desire to bring the therapeutic flow of water into lives and homes.

Barton’s need to create from his inspirations began not in a rainforest, but at home. His mother, an oil painter herself, inspired and encouraged him to paint. After studying at Rhode Island School of Design, Barton desired to broaden his search for subject matter. He traveled to the West Coast, where his paintings took on the dreamlike quality that we experience today. Presently, Barton donates his time by doing painting demonstrations for students worldwide, and has spent time in Russia speaking to students of all ages about painting and setting goals in life.

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The “Wavy” concept was created by Steve in 1999 and is a testament to his creativity. The Wavy Frame was designed to bring the frame into the work of art, creating a single unit. Together, the painting and frame invite you to walk around the room, viewing the scene from different angles as the natural shadow lines of the canvas subtly change the tone of the scene.

Experience these remarkable artists at ECG Seaport Village July 17-19.