Armelle Le Roux
510 435 0084
AtelierALR@sbcglobal.net
http://www.armelle-glass.com/
EDUCATION
1988-1990
Ecole Superieure des Arts Appliques Duperre, Paris, France
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Art, special emphasis in Fresco.
1987-1988
Ecole Superieure Des Arts Appliques Duperre, Paris, France
Exploration in graphic design, textile design, fashion design, ceramic, mosaic,
fresco and environmental design.
1986-1987
Lycee Notre Dame de Lourdes, Brittany, France
Baccalaureat B in Economy and Language, special emphasis in English,
German and Ancient Greek.
SPECIAL TRAINING
1989
Atelier Durand, Orly Ville, France
Training in stained glass techniques and glass painting.
1987
Imprimerie Cloitre, Brittany, France
Training in print making and offset typography.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1997-present
Armelle Le Roux Glass Design, Oakland, California
Project Director and Lead Artist, MacDonald Peace Windows
Project, 1999-present. Organization and management of the creation
of twenty eight art pieces by various artists using shards of glass collected in
WWII by Reverend Fred MacDonald. Potential development of a traveling
exhibition and a permanent display at the Chapel of Interfaith Center of the
Presidio in San Francisco.
Independent Glass Designer
Creation of various glass wares using glass painting, fusing and
slumping techniques. Creation and restoration of custom made stained glass
windows.
Backdrop Designer and Painter
Painting of large-scale backdrops for photographers such as Dennis
Anderson of San Rafael.
Set Designer
Creation and installation of set designs for weekly television show.
1994-2001
Reflection Studios, Inc., Emeryville, California
Stained Glass Designer and Glass Painter
Restoration and installation of stained glass panels at various sites
including Washoe Country Court House, Reno; Grace Cathedral, San
Francisco; City Hall, San Francisco; and Court of Appeal, San Francisco. Design
and fabrication of stained glass panels for clients including the Getty Family
and Tommy Hillfiger. Organization of the glass restoration for Grace Cathedral
and Washoe County Court House. Management of the glass paint department.
Artist Assistant
Assistant to Narcissus Quagliata at the Bullseye Connection. Cartoon
design and glass cutting for The Gift, Grace Cathedral.
Assistant to Kim En Jong. Preparation of enamels and glass cutting for
various panels to be displayed at Grace Cathedral.
Assistant to Narcissus Quagliata in the completion of Gateway into
Night, an installation of 107 fused panels for the Museum of Modern
Art in Mexico City.
1994-2001
Atelier Durant, Maisons Alfort, France
Glazier
Restoration of 18th, 19th, and 20th century stained glass windows of
the Church of Marmoutier, Musee de Cluny and Eglise du Raimcy.
1993
Atelier La Pierre de Lune, Montreal, Canada
Stained Glass Glazier and Designer
Fabrication of copper foil lamps and panels. Creation of glass painting
for gallery display. Design and creation of glass jewelry.
1992
Porcini Studios, Brooklyn, New York
Stained Glass Glazier
Fabrication of residential stained glass.
1989-1992
Atelier Charles Robert, Brittany, France
Glass Painter and Designer
Restoration of 18th and 19th century stained glass from the Churches
of Melgven, Coray and Grace Uzel. Design of windows for private
residences and gallery collections. Instruction of kid's workshop.
1991
Guy Le Run, Brittany, France
Designer
Conception of six foot steel and stained glass mobile in collaboration with
mechanical engineer.
1990
Salons Vianey, Paris, France
Muralist
Painting of six hundred square meter mural using the technique of
trompe l'oeil.
PUBLICATIONS AND REVIEWS
999-present
5/9/01
3/28/01
2/2/98
8/7/96
7/3/92
6/26/92
3/5/92
9/16/91
Interfaith Center Newsletter
Reno Gazette Journal
Urban View
The San Diego Union Tribune
San Francisco Examiner
Le Telegramm
Ouest France
Ouest France
Ouest France
EXHIBITIONS/GALLERIES
2002-present
1998-present
2000-2002
2002
2001
1992
1991
Wade Gallery, Taos, New Mexico
Annual Private Show, Oakland, California
Adapt Gallery, Oakland, California
The Box Art Show, YWCA, Oakland, California
The French Fair, Church Notre Dame des Victoires, San Francisco
Sam's Gallery, SOHO, New York
Gallery Opening, Atelier Charles Robert, Brittany, France