Beyond the Glass
My work reflects an appreciation of both ancient and contemporary glass and the excitement of exploring ways of enhancing and revealing the beauty of glass. I find glass the perfect medium to convey atmosphere and capture ephemeral effects - from shifting mists and moonlight on snow to the gleam of a meandering river.
Working mainly with "antique" glass, so called because of the subtle patterns and flow of translucent colours within it, I use traditional stained glass paint to develop a setting or effect which is suggested to me by the colours of the glass itself. I also layer pieces of glass to add an evocative extra dimension to painted and unpainted works.
The range of glass techniques available allows any size of project to be realised. My work can be smaller than a hand or as large as a window.
Extensive collections of prints and cards of my glass work are available.
I enjoy working on commissioned designs which encapsulate messages, stories, memories and passions, creating unique tributes in glowing colours which will never fade.
Exhibitions
John Skelton and his Legacy, Skelton Workshops, Artelium Streat, 8th July - 5th August 2023
A selection of stained glass paintings created in response to John Skelton's sculpture.
Journeys, Holy Trinity Church, Rotherhithe, June 2023
In late 2021 a sheet of aqua, streaky hand-made glass was cut into six equal pieces. Lots were drawn to allocate the pieces which were given to: Jonathan Cooke, Catrin Davies, Nicola Kantorowicz, Elizabeth Lamont, Rachel Phillips and Christian Ryan. The six new works which were created in response to the glorious glass were brought together and seen for the first time at Rotherhithe.
More information here - there is a great 2-page feature about this unique collaboration.
Horsham Art Exhibition, Horsham Museum & Gallery, 7 April - 1 July 2023 Showcasing the work of 10 artists
Journeys/Teithiau 18th May to 25 June 2021, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Elizabeth was one of the six contributing stained glass artists. Rich in variations on the theme of journeys, the collection represents a wide range of glass techniques seldom displayed together.
The Centenary Exhibition of the British Society of Master Stained Glass Painters. April 2021 ongoing (online )
Soaring over the Downs is Elizabeth's contribution to a virtual collection of vibrant images of more than 100 panels specially created to celebrate the BSMGP Centenary, each one accompanied by the story behind the work. More information here.
Innovative Forms: The Lettering of John Skelton
The Lettering Arts Centre, Snape Maltings, Suffolk. 13th March – 29th August 2020
Elizabeth was invited to develop five pieces of painted stained glass in response to John Skelton’s sculpture for this exhibition.
Inspired By Burne-Jones, The Grange, Rottingdean. June 4 – 16th 2019
More than 20 glass artists from Scotland to Dorset paid tribute to the vision and legacy of Edward Burne-Jones with a fascinating collection of highly-individual responses to the theme. Elizabeth’s key piece continues Burne-Jones’ interpretation of a poem by Rossetti.
Wear & Tear, The Grange, Rottingdean. May 1st - 27th 2018
12 artists interpret the theme, Elizabeth’s stained glass paintings explore the impact of wind, fire and water as they reshape our world.
Ways of Seeing, The Grange, Rottingdean. June 16th - July 5th 2016
A joint exhibition with Carol Lawson, Chris McEwan, Barbara Todd and Nichola Campbell.
Public Faces, Private Lives: an exhibition at Nymans, organised by the V & A.1st June - 4th September 2016: A small display of painted stained glass pieces and prints to accompany the Vivien Leigh exhibition.
Dreams Behind the Scenes : Five Stories about Nymans Spun in Glass 1st March - 31st May 2016.
An Artist in Residence project commissioned by Nymans. Three large-scale glass pieces were located in Nymans House , amidst the elements of the collection which inspired them.
Nymans Glimpsed Through Glass, Autumn / Winter 2014
An evocative collection of glass pieces and prints based on Nymans gardens in all seasons.
