Introducing Manola, one of our collaborators
Large panels in the Panache showroom. Two panels ~ 4'x7' each.
Residential doorway
Residential Shower Wall
Small art piece.
Interior doorway insert for a bathroom.
Kitchen backsplash
Interior windows
Manola Borrajo-Giner was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She began her art career after receiving a BA in Sociology. Her art training includes courses at the University of Colorado and the University of California at Los Angeles. She considers herself a self-taught artist. She moved to Edmonton in 2000. Her natural creativity has been further enriched when she was introduced to glass at Panache. Since 2002, she has been exploring that medium and has created numerous bold and rich pieces. Her technique includes the use of large dots that catch the eye with their detail and work to make her art unique. Nature has been a primary theme in her glass work: poppies, trees and other organic forms. She likes to manipulate glass like wood, her other favourite medium, stretching the boundaries between drama and romaniticism. Glass and Manola are a special mix. Manola's participation in group and solo shows continues to expand, and her work is rapidly gaining recognition and acclaim. "Colours have always been around me, the tropical light of Caracas mixed perfectly with the light of Edmonton... and I love that too."
Manola will be making art in Vancouver during the coming year, we will miss her, but look forward to her infectious energy in the studio again!
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