Emma Lanfranchi*
Emma Lanfranchi | Glass | Devon
Emma Lanfranchi, based in Plymouth, is an artist who works with stained glass. She started her journey at Plymouth Art College and earned a BA in Architectural Glass from Swansea Institute. With 15 years of experience in glass conservation, she has honed her craft in traditional stained glass techniques.
Emma's creative process begins with outdoor sketches of landscapes and seascapes. She chooses glass that captures the mood of the scene, uses various painting methods, and fires the glass in a kiln. She sometimes layers multiple pieces to create detailed and intricate designs. Her inspiration comes from her Devon surroundings.
Emma makes her work to explore, learn, and escape. Her work combines traditional skills with her personal style, creating atmospheric glass landscapes that reflect the places she loves. She aims to collaborate with other makers as well as develop her use of new lighting technologies.
Through her work, Emma continues to explore, bringing the beauty of the natural world into people's lives.