Bob Leatherbarrow | Feature Artist

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Bob Leatherbarrow, “Homecoming III,” no date

kilnformed glass, 3.75 x 9 inches (courtesy of the Gallery)

We are thrilled to welcome Bob Leatherbarrow to The Avenue Gallery! Bob is a self-taught artist who has been creating with kilnformed glass for over 35 years. He specializes in working with glass powders to create his signature-style organic textures.

Bob's fascination with textures developed during his working career as an exploration geologist. Observing and interpreting subtle textures in rocks while on the job evolved into seeing textures as a familiar but important part of our everyday visual landscape.

Bob's current Homecoming series revisits a previous series, but with a difference. By substituting transparent powders for opaque powders, Bob has created a bold new collection of jewel-toned vessels. Transitions in colour are created by careful layering of powders and multiple firings in the kiln. The top and bottom surfaces are polished to enhance colour clarity.