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Wint and Marla
Harris Designers and
Artists
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Are you loking for that special piece of
artwork to complete you home or office? Maybe you need the
perfect gift for business or pleasure? Harris
Gallery offers an inspiring selection of original artwork
by artists Wint and Marla Harris. Since 1995, Harris
Gallery has showcased the unique hot glass art of Wint
Harris and the original clay art of Cherokee potter, Marla
Harris. A visit to Harris
Gallery will provide you with a great shopping adventure
to select an outstanding gift for that special someone...even when
that someone is you!! Family owned and operated,
Harris Gallery provides friendly, professional
service for your shopping pleasure. Even if you're not in the
market to buy, come on in and browse our selection of art, from the
glass and pottery of Wint and Marla to the decorative and
functional ceramics of Shari as well as the talented western prints
of Kimberly. The hometown for Harris
Gallery is Elkhart, Kansas. From our great
location in the world, the extreme southwestern corner of
Kansas, we're bordered by Oklahoma and Colorado as well as being in
close proximity to Texas and New Mexico. Unending inspiration
for our art work is provided by the fascination of
the Cimarron National Grassland, the seasonal miracles of the
fields and prairies as well as our vibrant surrounding
community of friends and neighbors. Whether you're shopping
for artwork or looking for a class in glass, clay art or ceramic
decoration, Harris Gallery is the place to
go!
The Works of Wint Harris Wint's impressive glass art is created in his
studio adjoining Harris Gallery. Group tours
for demonstrations are always welcome at the glass studio
during blowing sessions. Please call ahead to arrange for group
visits. Wint's glasswork includes dynamic designs in hot-sculpted
glass as well as his own personally unique glass-working techniques
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Wint has developed a series of work in crystal glass
with no color added. Ths series is "Prairie Ice". The
piece to the left is approximately 9 inches long by 3 1/2 inches
high. It is one of Wint's "Prairie Ice Birds".
Wint has also created a series of
sculptural "Prairie Ice Vases". The design for the vase on the left evolved
from Wint's research and development of the Prairie Ice Series
of sculpture. This vase is one of Wint's
"Prairie Fire Vases". The vase form has been manipulated
through folding the hot glass and reinsertion into the molten
glass to create the organic look to the surface of the vase.
After the blowing is completed, Wint cuts and polishes the lip
and bottom of the vase to give it that special
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Wint uses a variety of cylinder forms to display essentially an
abstract use of colors against a glass "canvas". The
depth of the colors he uses creates a visual, dimensional
display of patterns and shadows incorporated into the glass. The technique of glass "canvas" has also been implemented
into other vase forms. The use of green glass
with black and red patches on this spherical piece forges
a deep harmony of color. The use of layer upon
layer of crystal and interspersed color give a warm depth to the
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Wint blows a variety of styles of
bowls. The base of this bowl is repeatedly
dipped back into the molten glass, sculpted and
ribbed to compliment the flowing, open bowl.
This bowl is made of smoked topaz glass. The layers
of color leave circular veils throughout the piece. Composition of these vase
forms include swirling, colored glass lines encased in
crystal. Many of these vases contain multiple layers of
color, giving interesting depth to the piece. The two
pieces on the right have the addition of multiple rings of color
circling the outside of them. New ranges of form are explored
in this vase using multiple dipping lines from the molten glass to
build the form into a very organic vessel. The form has been
incorporated into the "Prairie Ice Vases". The vase is
colored in opal pearl white with areas of silver nitrate enhancing
the mouth of the vase. The "Prairie Fire Birds"
are sculpted by folding and shaping the initial tube
form, then dipping the piece back into the molten
glass until the bird form is completed.
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From Wint I studied glass blowing at Kansas University under the direction of Vernon Brejcha from 1975 until my graduation in 1980. Following graduation, I returned to my hometown of Wichita, Kansas, and continued blowing glass in various studios. During the 24 years since my graduation from KU, my primary artistic effort is working the molten glass to create beautifully organic sculptural forms. I have focused on creating deeply aesthetic forms that capture the sense of the fluid glass even after the form has cooled and hardened. The harmonious alliance of flowing lines from molten glass combined with deep and subtle colors produces a rich depth in my compositions. The resulting form allows for timeless visual and tactile enjoyment while exploring the intricacies of its design and execution. Blowing glass is a sensual process that renders a sensual product. The initial step is made in the blistering heat of a 2,500-degree furnace with the white heat of the molten glass. As the form develops through the blowing and manipulation of the glass, creation of new beauty takes place. From this fiery origin, the piece must again be tempered with heat, but now using the patience and care of lower temperatures in the annealing oven. Finally, either a day or several days later depending on the size and the conditions, a new arrival is unveiled from the oven. This fragile new creation must then be subjected to the cutting, grinding and polishing of the final finish. The work I create is very touchable. Feel the glass in your hands, or against your cheek. How cool to the touch! Envision the fire that formed each piece of my art. Run your fingers over the textures of the flowing lines, the sharpness of the ground and polished rims. It is my desire for you to feel the heat and the physical exertion required to make each form I create. Perhaps in this manner I will have communicated to you my feelings when I created the work. I create each piece of glass for your pleasure and enjoyment. Always feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. |
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From Marla
Harris Marla creates a variety of clay art.
Her use of double-wall throwing techniques allows Marla a range of
creativity. The outer wall of these forms is carved all
the way through to instill positive and negative textural
energy on the outside surface while
keeping the smooth, thrown wall on the inside. She
incorporates various Cherokee Legends in the design
of her pots, passing along the rich Cherokee
history. These double-walled pots are a must see to
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Marla incorporates several
legends of her Cherokee heritage into her fasinating designs.
Her unique double-walled construction of pots and signature smoked
firing create unparalled clay art. She also makes a full line of
utilitarian ware for the kitchen and table. Marla's work
includes: - Cherokee Legend Inspired Plates
& Pots
- Double-Walled Pots
- Wind Chimes & Bells
- Smoked Pots
- Horsehair & Feather
Raku
- Mugs
- Pitchers
- Bowls
- Chicken & Apple
Bakers
- Roasters
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Harris Gallery also carries a full line of functional ceramic art, produced by Marla. Marla presents a full line of table and kitchen ware as well as extensive decorative selections for Christmas and other holidays, including:
- An Extensive Variety of Nativity Scenes
Whole Bethlehem Scenes
Miniature Nativities
Children's Nativities
Lighted Nativities
Votive Backed Nativities
- Mugs, Bowls, Plates
- Ornaments
- Tiles
- Custom Pouring Available
- Good Selection of Bisque Ware
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Lessons Are Available For:
Wheel Throwing • Hand
Building • Ceramic Decoration
*Group & One-On-One Lessons Available
*Call to arrange
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Contact or come
by Harris
Gallery today to
experience clay and blown glass art at it's best!
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday,
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Custom
Orders & Wholesale Available - Contact
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