gilt, n. the gold or other material applied in gilding.
Launched in 2002, GILT Studio Gallery is collaboration between husband and wife, David and Holly Graff. Their unique work incorporates many different painting mediums in conjunction with traditional gilding techniques in the creation of contemporary works of art.
David’s unique combination of gold, silver, and copper leaf, transparent color glazes and high sheen resin drew much attention and allowed him to quickly gain representation in numerous galleries in Canada and the U.S.
Taking her cue from these materials, Holly experimented to find a way to successfully use the metallic leaf on glass – a process that requires each piece to be worked in reverse – utilizing the organic way that gilt reacts with chemicals, heat and pigments.
For more than a decade now they have used the time-honored craft of gilding in a thoroughly modern context to produce paintings, a unique line of glass pieces, and a number of large-scale custom installations of singular depth and visual impact. Their work can be found in private and corporate collections around the world and has been seen in movies, television shows and magazines.
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