Julie Gonce

Flameworked Glass

National award - Winner of the “Ateliers d'Art de France” contest in 2014

Biography

Julie Gonce

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

« TV CRISTAL »

2015 - Interview with Julie Gonce
www.tvcristal.net

"Un Nouveau Souffle" teaser

Un Nouveau Souffle teaser from Florian DEBU.
 

« 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

Since 2008
Original artistic glass creations
in my studio, Preuschdorf, France
2004:
Glass Flameworking
Studio: Alain Villechange, Claret, France
2003:
Creative Glass Flamework
Studio: Julie Gonce, Riedseltz, France
2002:
Glass Flamework
Studio: Jean-Pierre Baquère, Paris, France
2002:
“Sauvegarde des métiers d'art en Ile de France”
(Conservation of the art professions in the Ile de France region),
Organization : Greta des arts appliqués de Paris Paris, France
2000:
Hot Glass works as glass blower
Company : Cristallerie St Louis St Louis les Bitche, France
1998:
Vocational degree (CAP) for “verrier à la main”
(manual glass work)
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

Arts sans frontière coming soon

From 12/04/2024 to 12/22/2024 - Valentiny Foundation, Luxembourg

Peintures, verre et bois

Les Arts du Feu

2 months ago - Maison Rurale de Kutzenhausen

Exposition-vente d'artisanat autour du feu, Démonstration et Ateliers

Arts et Jardins

4 months ago - Wehl et Loil, Hollande

Sur l'itinéraire des jardins participants, expositions de céramique, textile, bois, verre, peinture. ...

Dernier éclat vers un premier pas

2 months ago - Musée du Verre de Blangy sur Bresle

Exposition de la collection de l'Association Manoir de Fontaine

Pas à Pas

3 months ago - Louveigné, Belgique

Exposition internationale de sculptures et fontaines en plein air

La Forêt Arc-en-ciel

5 months ago - La case à Preuschdorf

Exposition d'artistes internationaux, peintures, sculptures, vidéos, performances

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