P R G I Š Č E S V E T L O B E P L E S P T I C E
Poslikani krožniki iz taljenega barvnega stekla so dovršeni estetski objekti, v katerih so se strnila dolgoletna umetniška raziskovanja akademskega slikarja Mateja Metlikoviča in tehnološka dognanja oblikovalca stekla Stojana Višnarja. Stekleno posodje tako odseva domišljene kompozicijske zasnove monumentalnih barvnih oken, izdelanih za sakralne in zasebne prostore, ter ekspresivne risbe in slike, s katerimi Matej Metlikovič v najbolj spontanih in sproščenih trenutkih na papir izliva svoj ustvarjalni navdih.
Čez ploskve barvnega stekla, ki na abstrahiran način podajajo motive neba, sonca in oblakov, se v plesnem ritmu zarisuje črna risba s čopičem. Harmonija barv in linij naslikanim pticam daje ritem in melodijo. Ko steklarski mojster sestavljanke iz koščkov barvnega stekla prvič stali v peči, se delci zlijejo v celoto. Ko se poslikana stekla na visoki temperaturi žgejo drugič, se minljiv ustvarjalni trenutek, v katerem je spontana risba nastala, za vedno zapiše na stekleno površino. Kapljice zraka in druga drobna nepredvidljiva naključja, ki med postopkom taljenja vzniknejo v stekleni materiji, so kakor iskrice usode, stekleni površini dajejo naraven videz in svojevrsten čar.
Med žganjem se steklena plošča v kalupu usloči in dvodimenzionalna slika dobi oprijemljiv volumen. V krožniku/skledici se tako utelesi simbolika gostoljubja, dobrote in blagostanja. V prosojnih odtenkih stekla se udejanjajo barve sonca in neba. Nebo, kraljestvo ptic, postane svetleč oder za njihov ples. Ples, ki ga spremlja tenkočutna glasba steklenega žvenketa. Ptice so podobe svobode, lahkotnosti in veselja. Vsaka je samosvoja in edinstvena pričevalka posebnega trenutka radosti.
Steklene umetnine so ravno prav velike, da jih podržimo v dlaneh, ujamemo svetlobo skozi prosojne barve ter jih napolnimo s svojimi zgodbami sreče. Radostno barvito, a krhko steklo ter dinamične in spremenljive silhuete ptic nas opominjajo na dragocenost življenja in vrednost trenutka – danes, tukaj in zdaj.
Monika Ivančič Fajfar, december 2014
zgoraj fotografije iz delavnice Stojana Višnarja (18. december 2014):
dva pogleda v peč kjer so na kalupe položene poslikane plošče iz taljenega barvnega stekla in pogled na mojstrov delovni pult, kjer je razvrščena že narejena serija krožnikov.
dva pogleda v peč kjer so na kalupe položene poslikane plošče iz taljenega barvnega stekla in pogled na mojstrov delovni pult, kjer je razvrščena že narejena serija krožnikov.
A H A N D F U L O F L I G H T D A N C E O F T H E B I R D
These original painted plates made of fused stained glass are elaborately aesthetic objects that bring together the mature artistic explorations of painter Matej Metlikovič with the innovative mastery of glass designer Stojan Višnar. The stained glass dishes reflect a thoughtful compositional design that may also be found in the monumental stained glass windows the artist has created for both sacred and personal spaces, as well as expressive drawings and paintings he has brought forth on paper during deeply spontaneous and inspired moments.
As abstractly composed surfaces of fused glass give way to motifs of the sky, sun and clouds, black painted strokes make their way across the surface in rhythmic dance. A harmony of colour and lines provides the painted birds with rhythm and melody. Firing the plates at high temperatures, a master glassmaker ensures that the impermanent moment of creative inspiration which gave birth to this spontaneous drawing is forever embedded on the glass surface. Before so doing, he fuses pieces of colourful glass in a kiln, binding components into one complete whole. Drops of air and other fine fortuitous coincidences that emerge during the fusing process become like sparks of destiny, leaving each glass surface with a natural look and unique charm.
In the process of firing, a panel of glass arches into a mould, transforming a two-dimensional image into one of tangible volume. The resulting plate dish embodies symbolisms of hospitality, kindness and prosperity. Translucent shades of glass give voice to the colours of the sun and sky. The sky, a kingdom of the birds, becomes a shining stage for their dance – a dance accompanied by the fragile sound of clinking glass. The birds themselves are images of freedom, lightness and happiness. Each is a unique and original witness of a special moment of joy.
This artistic glasswork is just the right size to hold in our hands, so that we may catch rays of light through its translucent colours, filling it with our own stories of joy. Playfully colourful but fragile glass as well as the dynamic and transformative bird silhouettes remind us of the preciousness of life and of the value of the moment – that is today, here and now.
Monika Ivančič Fajfar
translated by Mojca Kodrič
slovenski tekst lektorirala Zvezdana Čujovič
