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In Europe 'painting on glass' has been known since the Middle Ages. Europeans were leaders in enhancing the techniques and designs. From Europe the art of glass painting was brought to China then India.

Kinga Rypinska is an establish artist living in Melbourne. She uses an ancient technique “painting on glass”. This old technique originated in Zakopane South of Poland where her family come from.

Kinga Rypinska creates unique, exquisite works of art which takes us to a world of magic. Her beautiful paintings mesmerize alluring the viewer into fascinating and imaginary enjoyment. Kinga takes us to the place of happiness and charm. Her work is full of details and she continues her paintings on the frame, applying a lot of gold and silver glazing. Kinga Rypinska work has universal appeal. Kinga Rypinska uses an ancient technique (painting on glass) that comes from Zakopane near Krakow (South of Poland) where her family come from. It takes Kinga few weeks to create one painting with great attention to details. Kinga and is represented in many collections in Australia and around the world.

About the technique from Zakopane “Painting on glass”

It is the type of painting where the image appears on the other side of the glass. Painted happens mostly with oil paints using a brush pen and tempera paints were used usually by folk artists. Professor John Hopliński established the following names of techniques performed on the glass:

• Witrochromia - first painted all the details (eg, contours) then glaze it, the light at the end of opaque and dark areas in the background.

• Howitrochromia - the whole window is covered with white or colour mortar with oil paint using tupkowanie. After drying, the painting is done by drawing, scraping and elimination. It is then covered with number of coating of another colour.

• Foliochromia - the glaze stick to the picture painted as a background of silver or metal flakes.

• Folioryt - varnish and lacquer or the protein that sticks to the glass gilding. After drying scraping the drawing, corresponding to several colours of paint.

Glass paintings were introduced in India in the late 18th and early 19th century but it was already quite popular in Europe. In fact Europe had known the glass painting techniques and designs since the Middle Ages. From Europe the art of glass painting was brought to China. The flourishing trade relations between East India Company and China brought glass painting art to India. Indian glass painters combined both traditional and European themes. The reproduction of European works as well as the symbolic depiction of Indian gods and goddesses was produced. Till today, in some parts of India especially in Gujarat and South India, glass paintings are produced carrying images from both popular and folk art traditions.

Ethnic paintings have a fascinating collection of glass painting. Their themes vary from European to Indian religious, folk or innovative images. Executed brilliantly on fine quality glass are these colourful and vibrant paintings. These beautiful glass paintings are available in bulk (minimum 5 paintings) at an attractive discounted price.
Credits: http://www.ethnicpaintings.com/painting-trivia/glass-paintings-in-india.html

The art of glass painting appeared in India in the late 18th and early 19th century. Europe was well acquainted with the glass painting technique from the Middle Ages. The Chinese artists learnt the art from Europe and produced the creation on the 'back of the material' with the details and shadows first and the large areas of colour later. These productions were mainly for the export market of Europe. The flourishing trade relations between East India Company and China brought this art to India. The Chinese artists patronized by the royalty at Mysore, Satara, and Kutch also contributed to the body of work.

The glass was imported in India from Britain and Belgium though India herself had a rich tradition of producing glass till the 16th century. However, the art became inferior in course of time. The artists produced works, which combined both traditional and European themes. The portraits or copies of European works as well as the symbolic representation of gods and goddesses were produced. Till today, in some parts of India especially in Gujarat and South India glass paintings are still produced carrying the both popular and folk art traditions. Credits: http://www.ethnicpaintings.com/indian_painting_styles/glass/

To appreciate this ancient and challenging technique "painting on glass" we recommend the following reading:

• Reverse glass painting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Reverse painting on glass is an art form consisting of applying paint to a piece of glass and then viewing the image by turning the glass over and looking ...

• Painting on Glass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Painting on Glass is the second studio album by The 3rd and the Mortal

• Paint-on-glass animation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paint-on-glass animation is a technique for making animated films

• Painting on Glass - Encyclopedia Painting on Glass - Meaning and definition.

• Reverse Painting on Glass from the Glass Encyclopedia Pictures on Glass:
  information, pictures and references about pictures on glass

• glass painting (art) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia

• glass Painting-EthnicPaintings,the free encyclopedia to paintings

• Reverse Painting on Glass | Reference.com

Kinga Rypinska

Painting on Glass

40 x 50 cm

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Kinga Rypinska

 Painting on Glass

36 x 43 cm