Glass artist jobs in Finland
Glass artists create original artworks by assembling pieces of glass. They can be involved in restoration processes (such as those going on in cathedrals, churches, etc.) and can create accessoires, windows or decorations.
Glass artist - Which skills are essential?
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Soldering of lead came windows and joints.
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Apply specific techniques in order to match different colours.
Create sketches and designs for stained glass objects, e.g. windows.
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the field, attend events, etc.
Determine image composition, select and adjust subjects, equipment and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Define your own artistic approach by analysing your previous work and your expertise, identifying the components of your creative signature, and starting from these explorations to describe your artistic vision.
Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.
Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design concepts and plan productions.
Assemble tube hinges for stained glass objects, e.g. windows or boxes.
Select optimal metal used for metal joining purposes, such as zinc, lead or copper metals, specifically for welding, soldering or brazing practices.
Share and develop design ideas with the artistic team. Conceptualise new ideas independently and with others. Present your idea, gain feedback and take it into account. Make sure the design fits with the work of other designers.
Glass artist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.