Hotel Murano Glass Artist: Miriam Di Fiore
Picture: Miriam Silvia Di Fiore
It seems as if the possibilities for glass art are limitless. You can build three-dimensional sculptures, flat wall hangings; you can use glass as an architectural element or it can serve utilitarian purposes, such as dinnerware. Miriam di Fiore has been exploring glass as a medium for landscape painting for about 30 years. She kiln-fuses panels of glass with frets (grains) of glass to create evocative and very naturalistic works. She uses a technique pioneered by the renowned Narcissus Quagliata (also a Hotel Murano artist) called Light Painting. The method refers both to the style of glassworking and to the piece’s apparent collaboration with a room’s art. It’s a demanding, painstaking process, but the finished product is worthwhile. Di Fiore’s landscapes often depict wooded areas, sometimes in verdant spring settings. Her autumnal pieces are luminous and serene – you can almost smell the moldering leaves. As such, they hearken back to such masters as the great French painter Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot. Once it’s installed, you can look for Di Fiore’s work just as you step off the fourth floor elevator.
Dale
I had the opportunity to take a class in Italy with Miriam. She is an incredible artist and very generous with sharing her years of experience and amazing techniques.
Any serious glass artist would be very lucky to take one of her classes. I learned more in 5 days than I have in the last 5 years!
Thanks Dorothy,
Next time you’re at the Murano, swing by and show us some of your glass art. Maybe we’ll find a place for it! We’re always looking for pieces.
- Dale
I visited the Hotel Murano and saw Miriam’s floor…..It was wonderful….I have recently taken a class from Miriam who is a fabulous teacher and warm, lovely person……The Hotel Murano chose wisely when it chose to showcase Miriam DiFiore.
I also enjoyed many of the other floors and glass artists. It is great to see so many glass casters showcased. You’ve done a really sterling job!!