Lucy and Ethel Garden Birds P08920-P00816 Inspired by African fabrics and

Inspired by African fabrics and named for the Swahili word for "circle

The artist's "Gaia" paintings developed out of an accident of spilled paint on the floor

The natural color of the Cherry and Wenge is enhanced by the durable lacquer finish that is applied for long lasting beauty

The pieces in this series will each reflect similar attributes using the Teletype tape image (dots) and transparent bright colors that allow the underlying aluminum surface to show through

Lucy and Ethel Garden Birds P08920-P00816 Inspired by African fabrics andObserving daily visitors to her bird feeder, Gomien translates assorted bird details into glass to create these vibrant garden characters. The artist detailed Lucy and Ethel with bright and contrasting bodies to be seen easily from afar. They are meticulously pieced together using brightly colored glass and pieces of custom made sheet glass. They were fired and fused in a kiln and then adhered to a handmade stainless steel garden stake with foot for