Window in lighted frame
The window was based upon an original design by Chris Lanooy (see news item earlier this month) and is placed in a special frame. There is an internal light in the aluminium frame, so that the side of the supporting plate receives the light. Therefore there is a lovely even glowing lighting – in contrast to the ‘normal’ method of lighting that uses individual light bulbs behind the artwork. In this way a painted panel receives good lighting even without placement in a window.
Sand-blasted window
We made a new design for a swinging door based upon
nearby windows. First photos were made and the pattern developed on paper. Then
the new design was made (the original window/design is lost). After client
approval, the drawing in Illustrator was adjusted to the correct size for
sandblasting. You see on the photos: the original state, one of the windows
upon which the design was based, a development phase in the design, the final
design for the sandblaster, and the end result.
Designs for church windows
The Glasatelier recently participated in a competition for a new window for the Saint Christoffel cathedral in Roermond. In the quest for just the right design, often many ideas are sketched. Hereunder are some of the ideas that Hans van der Valk developed when preparing his submission.
The theme was ‘Light’. The possibilities of using different materials was examined, including painted stained glass, Glass Visuals, appliqué, fusing and a combination of techniques.
Lisa Di Campli wins honorable mention in international design competition
Lisa Di Campli won an honorable mention in the international design competition for a new window in the St. Christoffel cathedral in Roermond. Lisa was one of 10 persons nominated out of 186 participants. Bernd Nestler, Munich (D) designed the winning entry. Second prize went to Ursula Huber, Appiano (I), and the third (shared) prize was won by Udo Zembok, Beausoleil (F) and Michaël Löhne and Jörn Neumann, Paderborn (D). On 12 January 2011 the prizes were announced and the exhibition of all submitted designs was opened.On the photos is Lisa after receiving the honorable mention from Limburgs official Odile Wolfs, Lisa in conversation with Bishop Frans Wiertz of Roermond next to her work, and an impression of the exhibition area. The last photo is of the area where the prize winning works were exhibited.
The exhibition is currently at the Goevernement aan de Maas- Limburglaan 10 - 6229 GA Maastricht, and then goes to the Museum voor Vlakglas- en Emaillekunst - Marktstraat 22 - 5371 AD Ravenstein, and finally to Conferentieoord Rolduc - Heyendaallaan 82 - 6464 EP Kerkrade.
The Norwegian artist Kjell Nupen, with whom Peter Heijman has worked on various projects, also submitted three designs to the competition.
See earlier news item on the competition on this website, click on > 10 January.
Tableau based on Chris Lanooy design
Hans van der Valk is busy with copying a tableau designed by Chris Lanooy. The process is shown here step-by-step. You can enlarge the images by clicking on them. Image 1: the original; Image 2: the design in a special internally lit aluminium frame; Image 3: grisaille on the glass; Image 4: The grisaille partially removed; Image 5: the tableau with the first grisaille laying in the oven; Image 6: the result after firing at 650 C; Image 7: various tones resulting from firing multiple layers; Image 8: detail of Image 7; Image 9: grisaille for the background; Image 10: grisaille partially removed and fired. To be continued.The original is in the Purmerends Museum.
Panels adjusted to fit
Recently a client asked if a number of older (antique) panels could be restored. On the basis of the original medallions and ‘old’ glass the panels were resized so that they could be placed in a brass came and installed in ventilated protective glazing (‘museal’). Some pieces were painted anew. On the top edge, blue glass was replaced with green since that blended better with adjoining panels. In the upper part, a painted edging was added to create a more cohesive feel in the panel. A portion of the cartouche was rotated and replaced. You see the original panel and the final result. Final size of the panels: 1849 x 600 mm (73 x 24 in).
Apes and AIDS
Hans van der Valk received an unusual request to create a medallion as a gift for someone who was graduating with a degree in Microbiology. The theme was the relation between apes and AIDS. Painted glass, size: 28 x 20 cm (11 x 8 in).
Royal waiting room Amsterdam CS in the news RTL tv
The royal waiting rooms of Den Haag Hollands Spoor and Amsterdam Centraal stations were the subject of a program on RTL television. Saturday 21 April 2007 was the official closure of the restoration work, in which the Glasatelier had a major role. All of the stained glass panels were restored, and now it is in the news. Current? The report can be seen at: www.rtl.nl <http://www.rtl.nl/> Have a look at our website for earlier news on this topic:Koninklijke Wachtkamer A’dam CS afgerond , Koninklijke wachtkamer Amsterdam CS , Koninklijke wachtkamer Holland Spoor
The Play of Light
This is the title of a special book that was recently published. The authors, Andréa Kroon and Audrey Wagtber Hansen (art historians from The Hague), present information on stained glass windows in The Hague. Their research documents and presents examples of the rich Haagse tradition of stained glass creation and glass painting (in some cases, just in time). The book is in a handy pocket format meant for taking along during a walking tour of the stained glass windows. It is a welcome addition to the book “Glas in lood in Nederland” (“Stained Glass in the Netherlands”) that gave an initial oversight of stained glass in the area.
Peter Heijman (director of Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk) was one of the speakers. His topic was “The lost stained glass windows of the Duinoord Church of The Hague.”
There was also a talk by Prof. Titus M. Eliëns (director of the Gemeente Den Haag Museum collection) and Geertje Huisman (Conservator Modern Art at the Instituut Collectie Nederland [ICN]). The closing talk was given by Andréa Kroon, one of the authors and art historician at Kroon & Wagtberg Hansen. She spoke about how the book came to be.
Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk has worked on many of these windows over the years and all of this work has been photographed and documented.
Much of this information is used in the new book. Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk had a part in the restoration / conservation of the following projects described in the book:
> R.K. Church Onze Lieve Vrouwe Onbevlekt Ontvangen (Elandstraatkerk), Elandstraat 194 – pg.26
> Office building H.P.Berlage, Kerkplein 1-3, pg.28
> Church van de Heilige Agnes, Beeklaan 188, pg.30
> Church van de Heilige Jacobus de Meerdere (Parkstraat Church), Parkstraat 65A, pg.32
> Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2, pg.34
> Parliament Hall, Binnenhof 21-23, pg.40
> Royal Waiting Room Station Hollands Spoor, Stationsplein, pg.42
> Klooster Church, Lange Voorhout 2, pg.44
> Chapel St.Willibrordusgesticht, Oude Molstraat 35, pg.46
> Heilige Antonius Abt Church, Scheveningseweg 235, pg.110
> R.K. Church van de Heilige Martha, Hoefkade 623, pg.120
> Office building Petrolea, Zuid Hollandlaan 7, pg.129
> Bijenkorf department store, corner Grote Marktstraat/Wagenstraat, pg.136
> Private house, Kapelweg 21, Van Stolkpark, pg.154
> St.Jacobs Church,Rond de Grote Kerk 12, pg. 177
> Sociëteit de Witte, Plein 24, pg.178
> The Sting, Dagelijkse Groenmarkt 12, pg.190
These projects can also be found on the Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk website via the link “News Archive” (left menu).
The book may be purchased via PELI Glass Products, http://www.peliglass.eu,or by sending an email to mail@peliglass.eu.
Photo: www.kroonwagtbergthansen; Speakers Geertje Huisman and Peter Heijman in conversation with journalist Egberdien van der Torre at the book table.
Art Deco window
The assignment was to design an alternative to an existing skylight in the stairway of the. Other rooms in the house have Art Deco characteristics, such as stained glass on the ground floor and mantelpiece ornaments. An authentic skylight in the adjacent building was also taken into consideration for the design. The request also stated that the design should be calm. Hans van der Valk of the Glasatelier made a number of proposals which were favorably received. Jan Paul van Burg also made a design that more closely met the demands of the Koopman family. This design was placed into Adobe Illustrator, adjusted for the size, and used as a basis to choose glass colors. The window is situated in an existing wooden frame and includes 22 separate panels. Since the frame is not precisely perpendicular minor adjustments were necessary. The drawings were printed out 1:1 and on basis of this, the glass was cut and set in lead came. Brass rods were used for reinforcement. As a finishing touch, the name of the client and the designer were painted and fired on the glass.
In the photos: the initial situation, the stained glass windows of the ground floor, some draft designs, the final design and the final result.
Illustrations: J.P. van Burg, J.P.Koopman & Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk
VCL window
Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk filled in text on a memorial stained glass window for the VCL (Vrijzinnig-Christelijk Lyceum) of The Hague. The design was created in 1991 by Mr. Guldenmund and the Glasatelier made the original window. Over the years, Hans van der Valk, painter/ designer of the Glasatelier, has filled in the text several times.
In the photos: The window as it came into the Glasatelier, as it left the Glasatelier with the new text, and details of the window.
Cooperation with Kjell Nupen (Norway)
The Norwegian artist Kjell Nupen invited Peter Heijman to help with a large glass project. In 2007 Kjell created a glass project with a Danish glass studio but since several new projects were in the making, he expanded his existing studio with a glass workshop and needed the help of an experienced glazier.
Peter visited him in December 2007 to provide advice on glass. Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk had recently become an agent for Saint-Just glass and this glass was used for the windows of a newly built chapel in Kristiansand. Kjell sees this project as his masterpiece. He designed the whole building, including the interior. This includes a stone altar, baptismal font and a bronze Christ statute. The chapel stands at the site of a seminary with a superb view of the fjord. Since that initial visit to Norway, Peter has traveled five more times to provide advice and instruction.
The Technique
In contrast with the European way of creating glass appliqué using 2-component epoxy, it is done in Scandinavia with silicone. Initially Peter was skeptical over this technique but in checking around at the Danish glass atelier he discovered that they’ve been doing it this way for 25 years without receiving negative feedback. A basis sheet of laminated tempered glass is used, and the first layer of colored drawn glass is glued according to Kjell’s plan. Then a second layer of mouth-blown glass. The third layer consists of 3 mm painted float glass. The fourth and final layer is colored mouth-blown glass. The whole panel is mounted within double glazing of laminated and tempered glass at a glass factory.
Royal visit
During Peter’s last visit in April, he met Queen Sonja of Norway. She has so much interest in glass art that she came informally to Kjell’s studio. She also visited Kjell’s exhibition at the Sørlandets kunstmuseum in Kristiansand.
Creative
One of the special features of this many-sided artist – painter, sculptor, ceramist and glass artist – is that he does not make working design sketches. “It’s in my mind.” For the glass project, first the colored base glass is laid on the table, and Kjell marks with a magic marker where it must be cut. During the creative process Kjell sometimes changes the colors and leaves the cutting to Peter. Kjell remarks to Peter, “You do the swinging-cutting of the glass.” A sort of rhythm is created, and several millimeters of space is deliberately left between the glass pieces. This is repeated layer-by-layer until everyone is satisfied. One has to take into account the sunlight in comparison with the light from the light tables. Peter is totally involved in the creative process. According to Peter, it works because of the good connection between him and Kjell.
We’ll keep you informed of the latest developments of this special glass project !
Windows for the Command Air Forces
Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk was commissioned by Atelier van Alphen to create a window for the new sixteen-story building of the Air Forces Command of the Royal Air Forces in Breda. Previously, we worked on the coat-of-arms that came from the Air Force building on the Binckhorstlaan.
Link to: http://www.glasatelier.nl/archives/en_archive_2007-m09.php. On the basis of provided materials, such as photos and drawings of banners, flags, pennants and standards, a to-scale design was made in Photoshop. The final size of the window is 268 cm wide by 251 cm high. Many of the pieces were cut from plaqué glass, etched and then painted.Hans van der Valk made the design and did the glass painting. Monique Scholtes cut the glass. Jos van Alphen set the panel in lead came and placed the window. We hope to soon have a photo of the final result to place on the website.On the photos: leftmost is the design, in the middle some of the provided materials that formed the basis of the design, rightmost, various steps in the process.
Cats among the tulips
A client, having seen an earlier creation of the Glasatelier, asked for the design of a window showing cats in a tulip field. The client supplied image material and a design was made in Photoshop. Once approved, the design was printed out actual size and the glass was cut by Monique Scholtes. Different types of glass were used, selected for their color and gradient. Hans van der Valk painted the glass. Size: 74 x 140 cm.
On the photos (if clicked on): 1st photo: the finished window. 2nd photo: an overview of the whole process. 3rd photo: if clicked on, Monique cutting the glass and the painting of the largest cat head. 4th photo: a detail of one of the catsExhibition In Ravenstein Museum
On Sunday 16 March Peter Heijman opened the jubilee exhibition of the Dutch Glazier’s Association (OVG) to a large audience. Glaziers from throughout the Netherlands participated at this special Glass Museum. The exhibition can be seen until 29 September 2008. A selection of stained glass, painted glass and fusing techniques are on display. Most panels are 120 x 80 cm and all are beautifully illuminated.
Jubileum exhibition of the OVG
Works created by the members of the OVG (Entrepreneur’s Association of Glaziers) is on exhibit at the Museum Ravenstein from 13 March through 29 September. (expositie is van 13 maart tot 29 september, correct nederlands) On Sunday 16 March the president of the OVG, Peter Heijman, will open the exhibition. Work from Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk is included. Hans van der Valk created a painted stained glass panel of 80 x 120 cm, entitled “Suger.” Abbot Suger was the founder of gothic style, seen in the St. Denis. In his church were, for the first, large stained glass windows placed. In this panel, Abbot Suger holds a Matisse panel and has a glass muller as a halo – a muller is used to grind stained glass paint. At the right bottom, and continuing upwards are the stages of making blown glass represented. On the left bottom left side is an angel from a Burne-Jones stained glass window. Peter Heijman made a silhouette portrait of his son, Frank. The panel is built up from opaque black glass with horizontal pieces of structured glass emphasized by varying widths of lead. This panel is also 80 x 120 cm.
The museum is at Marktstraat 22, 5371 AD Ravenstein. Website: http://www.vlakglas-en-emaillekunst.nl
Coat-of-arms for the Royal Air Force
Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk made fourteen coat-of-arms intended for the Royal Air Force on request from a fellow glass atelier.
In order to obtain strong colors in the final result, the glass was etched. Then the coat-of-arms were painted with contour and grisaille stained glass paints, and fired in the kiln. It was important that these coat-of-arms harmonize with existing, earlier made stained glass works present, thus some of these paintings were given a more 3-dimensional feel than was present in the drawings provided by the client.
Shown here are the twelve coat-of-arms, prior to being set in lead. For 3 of the coat-of-arms are shown the original drawings that were modified to give a more 3-dimensional feel.
Prix d�Amerique
Hans van der Valk painted an image derived from a poster of the Prix d'Amerique Mariannaud for a client. The poster of the Sunday, 28 January 2007 event was pasted all over Paris.
Size: 45 x 78 cm.
Four coat-of-arms for the Gemeenlandshuis Delfland in Delft
The atelier made four new township coat-of-arms for the Gemeenlandshuis Delfland (Water Quality Authority of Delfland) for windows on the lower front façade. Shown here are the coat-of-arms for Leidschendam-Voorburg, Midden-Delfland, Pijnacker-Nootdorp and Westland. Glasspainter Hans van der Valk took into account the building style and existing coat-of-arms in the windows when developing the panels as well as the text under the coat-of-arms. In order to obtain beautiful strong colors in the final result, the glass was etched then painted. Size per piece: 37 x 23 cm. Click here for more photos.
Stained glass for Marlot Church
On Friday 8 December the glasatelier placed two new stained glass windows in the Onbevlekt Hart Maria in The Hague. The stylized designs were based on eucharistic symbols: the wheat stalk and grapes and designed by Hans van der Valk. Each window measured 27 x 41 cm. Further work will be done in the church, including releading panels and protecting certain windows against strong sunlight...
Windows for Oldeslo care facility
Meerzicht
Recently the Glasatelier completed the first phase of the Hofstede Meerzigt in Zoetermeer. (http://www.hofstedemeerzigt.nl). On 1 November 2006 the Activin Wine Group celebrated their 10 year anniversary. (http://www.activin.nl/wijnkrant2006voorjaar.pdf) All of the firms involved in the extensive renovation of the buildings cooperated to present the Meerzigt directors, Jolanda Lamboo and Bert de Boer, with two painted stained glass coat-of-arms. The medallions were set in the windows of the directors’ office unbeknownst to the directors. On 31 October the directors were presented with the stained glass medallions. Peter Heijman gave a short speech on behalf of all the constructors working on the project, thanking them for their confidence and patience.
The coat-of-arms for Jolanda includes flowers from the current Zoetermeer coat-of-arms above the helmet (the coat-of-arms since 1937); in the shield, along the top, are the logos of the Hofstede Meerzigt and Activin. At the bottom of the shield is an antique Lamboo carriage which is a nod to the livlihood of Yolanda’s ancestors – the Lamboo carriage company from Zoetermeer.
The coat-of-arms for Bert includes The Hague stork above the helmet, and the necklace on the helmet is the logo of the soccer club ADO. The two uppermost logos on the shield are the same as on Yolanda’s coat-of-arms, and on the underside is a representation of Bert’s parents’ home in Weide Wormer.
A special word of thanks was directed to John Blokdijk, head of facility services at Hofstede Meerzigt. John provided all the relevant information for designing the coat-of-arms. Hans van der Valk (glass painter/designer of the Glasateler) worked the information into several potential designs that a choice was then made from. Jolanda and Bert unveiled the two panels and thanked all present.The front building and the wedding hall are completely restored. The Glasatelier restored all the stained glass panels and placed, together with Construverre BV various glass doors, walls, and a glass floor that can be walked on.
In the wedding hall, the Glasatelier placed four painted stained glass coat-of-arms and a painted stained glass historical map of the area. Our thanks to the Historisch Genootschap Oud Soetermeer (Old Soetermeer Historical Society) www.oudsoetermeer.nl for searching their files and providing us with historical images, including that of a 1574 battle between the Spanish and the Galls ?? near the Soertermeer lake. Above you see an image of the battle next to the same image that was laser etched into the glass door.The three stained glass painted coat-of-arms include: the Zoetermeer coat-of-arms that was used in the period 1815-1916 with the curved-stem flowers; the Zoetermeer coat-of-arms of 1916-1937 with the diagonal bands; the Zoetermeer coat-of-arms that is in use since 1937 with more stylized flowers. The design of the fourth medallion comes from a symbol that was above the door at Meerzigt. This coat-of-arms is interpreted as a crown with two crossed threshers and was also placed on the hard glass doors.
The second phase of the work has begun: the renovation includes building an exclusive restaurant that will be overseen by top chef Herman den Blijker, accompanied by David Crouwel. The restaurant will be managed by Joal BV (part of Activin Wine Group) and the Engel Group (a den Blijker enterprise). The Glasatelier will handle the architectural glass and glass doors. It is also the intention that we will deliver the glass climate-controlled cabinets and salt water aquarium, this is still in the planning phase.
Windows for senior care facility Beatrix in Culemborg
In May 2006 Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk completed a number of lovely windows for the senior care facility Beatrix in Culemborg.The windows were originally in the Onze Lieve Vrouwe ten Hemelopneming Church in Rotterdam. The windows, originally rounded along the top edge, were reformed to rectangular and placed in the meditation room of the Beatrix facility. Most cover the window at the facility but two panels were mounted in light boxes and hung on the wall. A successful recycling plan.
Below are more photos. (more)
Tulip window
At the end of May, Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk delivered a window for an private client that called for a tulip design. The type of tulips, the composition, and the color selection was determined in consultation with the client.
The panel measures 66.2 x 141 cm and incorporates Spectrum and Waterglass. The glass was cut in such a way to take advantage of the natural texture that exists in the glass. Stained glass painting provided further texture to the panel.
Below is a summary of the construction process. (more)
Reconstructed window Catsheuvel The Hague
On Friday 14 July, Mayor Deetman of The Hague officially opened with an unveiling a large painted stained glass window in the building entry of the Catsheuvel. The original window, of which the designer and glazenier is unknown, was lost. There was a photo in the City Files from which Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk reconstructed the 2.4 x 3.5 meter window. Close examination of the photo montage revealed that the original panels did not fit together logically. In discussion with the client, the panels were differently ordered. The window was digitally worked with Photoshop. Glass was chosen so that the window is semi-transparent.
Surinam Embassy The Hague (2)
Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk is completing the stained glass windows for the Surinam Embassy (see earlier news on this project May 2006). Several windows in the colors of the Surinam flag were recently placed above the entrance. Some of the glass was etched from plaqué-glass, which consists of two differently-colored glass layers melted onto each other. The uppermost glass layer is acid-etched to reveal the glass color underneath, thereby obtaining two vivid colors next to each other without use of a lead line..
Image left and middle: the glass in the entry shows the Surinam coat-of-arms, done in sand blasted glass.
Image right: the skylight above the stairs. The 36 panels were releaded.
Ridderzaal (Knight's Hall), The Hague
In March 2006 Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk did maintence work on the large round window at the Ridderzaal. Here in the photo Hans van der Valk is retouching the painting on the center part of the Netherlands coat-of-arms and surrounding text. The window was originally made in Atelier 't Prinsenhof of Delft by Jan Schouten (1852-1937).
Windows for Oldeslo
Oldeslo is a senior citizen care facility nestled in the lovely wooded neighborhood of Duttendel, between the Haagse Benoordenhout and the Scheveningen Belgium Park.Beside the main building is the church room / classroom, where Peter Heijman of Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk constructed a number of windows according to a design of Jaap Vegter, in 1987 (for photos of these windows, see link below).
In 2006 the glasatelier was again asked for a design ideas for another area in Oldeslo. Hans van der Valk developed designs for these windows based on flowers – reds and yellows for the meditation center and three windows in blue for the mortuary – which were approved by the overseeing Oldeslo committee.
Source: http://www.oldeslo.nl/oldeslo.html
(more)Dentist office Oudewater
Designer Hans van der Valk created these painted stained glass windows for the waiting room of a dentist office. The theme was parrots, cockatoos and orchids, the hobbies of the dentist and his wife. After several consultations a final design was agreed upon. Glass from the manufacturers Spectrum, Kokomo, Wissmach and Uroboros was used. The glass was painted and fired, set in lead with a brass outer frame. The panels were then mounted on the inside of the waiting room windows with an insulating glazing.
A Crown for the Croon renovation
Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk completed a project for Bovero ceilings and wall systems – a special gift for the opening of the recently completely renovated head office of the firm Croon TBI in Rotterdam.Designer Hans van der Valk of Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk worked with Bovero to create a modern application of stained glass for the office interior. Inspired by the dynamic logo of Croon TBI, Hans proposed a design utilizing bold lead lines with violet and green glass. The design was a real eye-catcher and just what the client wanted. (more)