Garcia Art Glass

As you take a look please remember that all the pieces are a representation of our work. Since each piece is one-of-a-kind and our inventory is constantly changing, feel free to call us for additional photos and pricing.

The Transformative Gift of Art

Gini's talent for designing and artistry have come together in a stunning piece being auctioned off at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Promise Ball this Saturday, May 12th. This piece is the Children's Project of this year's Gala. Gini designed this piece to follow the theme of the Gala, "The Golden Age of Las Vegas". The children of the JDRF, their parents, friends, and supporters including the Johnson High School Volleyball Team all worked on this project. Here are some specifics from Gini: Inspiration : The Heart • The free spirits of the JDRF children came alive through the incredible micro works of art. I spent an entire day being inspired by the insulin bottle art and was overwhelmed with joy and happiness. This inspiration reminded me of the reasons why we create to begin with. The insulin bottles give life to each and every child and the creative process brings life to humanity. • A deep and profound sense that I too was about to be transformed once again by the creative process in combination working with the kids. As adults, we learn so much from these little souls. • This renewed awareness of the importance of original creative acts was only possible through the playtime we experienced together. • In working together it became evident that not any child walks alone through his disease but in fact we all walk together. Each little painted bottle came to represent each child and as I began to place the painted bottles on the chair, a weaving or tapestry began to form. • This tapestry includes not only the children but the family's and friends who help support the importance in finding a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. The more we layered the bottles the larger the JDRF community became, It began to include researchers, scientists, institutions, philanthropists and world as a whole. • The light emerging from the foundation of the chair represents The Cure as I envision it. A ray of light shines through the glass and illuminates our hope as we see that The cure could occur within our lifetime. Facts: The Brains • Hours of research led to a retro form which honors the design and style of the Golden Age of Las Vegas • Chair size is 42" high x 35" wide x 30" deep • Frame was welded together in our metal shop • Made from 2-1/2 real cow hides ( not leatherette ), then silvered • Custom Upholstery, tufted with leather buttons, with orange stitching, turquoise piping • Chair back and bottom armature is constructed using 1/4" solid round rods bent and welded into place • 1,500 Insulin Bottles were transformed by fusing them to 1800 degrees. • Bottles were then painted by the children including volunteers from the Johnson High School girls volleyball teams and JDRF parents. • Each painted bottle was wired for assembly and woven into place along the back and bottom of the chair • 4 - 75 watt long life florescent fixtures back light the glass. • The base is constructed out of solid plywood and laminated in glass mosaic tiles.

Open Fox News First Video Segment on JDRF Chair