Julie Gonce
Flameworked Glass
National award - Winner of the “Ateliers d'Art de France” contest in 2014
Biography
Since 1997, my passion has been glass and glasswork.
This trade has a rich historic legacy, and I practice it with respect for its traditions and the knowledge that was entrusted to me.
The pleasure and fascination of flame and molten glass are at the heart of all of my creations.
My experience in both industry and artisanal work has taught me perseverance, the importance of quality assurance, and large production runs. This serial production allows me to take flameworking to new horizons.
I realize my sculptures by assembling a multitude of blown or spun glass elements. I love playing with accumulation in my work.
When associated through sewing to wood, earth, metal or any other material, glass illuminates a hidden dimension and expresses the emotions within my universe. Glass is at the very heart of the artwork, vibrantly showing its soul.
This technique renders the invisible visible?
The exclusive originality of my accumulations allow me to create unique sculptures that have no limit in size.
Nature is my source of inspiration, retreat, and flourishing.
"Alsace 20"
Salon Révélation Grand Palais Paris
"Un Nouveau Souffle" teaser
« L'Art et la Matière » (Art and Matter)
2015 collaboration between 60 craftsmen organized by AFTAB
www.aftab-asso.fr
"Julie Gonce : sculpteur à la flamme"
L'est Republicain
Training - Professional experience in glass art
Organization : Greta des arts appliqués de Paris Paris, France
School : Lycée professionnel D.Labroise Sarrebourg, France
Awards
Prize Édouard-Marcel Sandoz of the Taylor Fondation in 2018.
National award - Winner of the "Ateliers d'Art de France" contest in 2014.
Regional winner (Alsace) of the "Ateliers d'Art de France" 2014 competition.
Young talent prize at the "2010 Villecresnes" Crafts Fair, France.
1st prize sculpture of the "Salon des 40" in 2009.
Publications
“Femmes des métiers d'art” (Women in the art professions), 11-13 editions
“Naissance d'objet”(The birth of objects), Callimène editions
“Dictionnaire du Verre”, Vial
“Il Vetro a Lume - Lampworking”, Cesare Toffolo
Events
International Exhibition of Artistic Woodturning coming soon
The Alsace Lorraine branch of Aftab is organizing its annual art woodturning exhibition. This event aims to promote the visibility of regional artists, and we also wish to give this event an international dimension by inviting some renowned woodturners as well as some from the Rhine basin.
Festival du point de croix - Portes ouvertes coming soon
Portes ouvertes de mon atelier à l'occasion du festival du point de croix. Démonstrations, exposition de verre à la flamme et de couture.
Saarlouiser Salon coming soon
The city of Saarlouis organizes the Saarlouiser Fair, featuring art, design, fashion and crafts.
20 Journées internationales du verre Sulzbach coming soon
Exposition d'hiver coming soon
Art in fusion
A day dedicated to the art of molten glass, featuring demonstrations of torchblowing by exceptional glassmakers and an immersion into the world of René Lalique.