Seeing Different - A Short Film on Stained Glass Craftsman Norbert Sattler
Today I wanted a highlight a short film produced by Break Water Studios. We highlighted a previous video they made on woodturner Steven Kennard in Nova Scotia, Canada and now they have put together a new piece on stained glass craftsman Norbert Sattler who also resides in this area. Norbert's goal is to make contemporary stained glass that's both creative and modern.
First of all I just want to say what a character Norbert Sattler is. Yes, his words can come across as a little dramatic in the video below, but what he says is true and strikes a chord of me. One of the important things I picked up on is the word 'seeing different', he mentions it a couple of times in the video and it's really key to the way in which he works. Working in collaboration with other artists he's able to use their skills and his combined to create something that is much more fruitful.
Playing with these coloured sheets of glass is mesmerising and I like how he wants to give his work a contemporary edge and bucking the trend of old style stained glass that you see in churches and other buildings similar to this. In addition the filming is incredible by Break Water Studios, directed by Ben Proudfoot and cinematography by David Bolen, the combined effort of everyone is something that they should be proud of. The whole piece can be viewed below, I think you will really enjoy watching it.
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Stilling the Mind - Experimental Works by Visual Artist Richard Devereux
Forest + Found - Woodwork & Textiles by Max Bainbridge and Abigail Booth
Accidental Shapes & Patterns – Mobiles and Paintings by Jenni Rope
The Utility of Things - Gather Vases by Product Designer Sam Anderson
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I can't help but think his bucolic surroundings have some serious influence on his work. I love how he talks about the artform's history as "19th century bullshit" and that stained glass can be "modern". It's a place not many would take the medium and it's pretty stark, beautiful work. There's something about this work that conjures visions of the natural world in it's ebb and flow ferocity and calm, death and re birth. Pretty inspiring for such an under the radar medium.
So true. The work seems to balance modernity with craftsmanship. Thanks for the comment @ftk :)