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Ramindus Lapsys

Raimundas Lapsys

Glass artist Raimundas born in Lithuania, educated and trained in Italy and Austria, specializes in the rare art of engraving, carving, and etching on fine lead crystal and quality glass. Fiber artist Raminta born in Chicago graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago majoring in textiles. For over 30 years they have collaborated and combined techniques and talents. Their artwork is represented by numerous fine galleries, museums, and in juried exhibitions throughout the United States.

Some of Raimundas' earliest childhood recollections were enhanced by marvelous rainbows radiating from crystals. Those exciting images captured and obsessed him, and hence evolved into a form of art playing a significant part in his life. Raminta's exploration of colors in fiber, weaving, direct-dye applications, etc. continue in glass mastery.

They use dichroic glass to create visual statements that challenge the viewer's perception of color and structure. This glass in combination with glass bevels and glass jewels are further detailed with hand engraving, a technique that is slowly disappearing. Their use of dichroic glass combines high technology with art. This rare, space age glass both refracts and reflects light, causing colors within their art glass pieces to shift dramatically. Classic and modern architectural forms have inspired them to create a series of optically kinetic sculptures and functional art glass. Raimundas and Raminta continually explore the interplay of light and reflections in glass with innovative designs consummating in a union of mind, heart, and spirit.