Most of these sketches represent many years of exploring styles and techniques for com-missioned projects. Every once in a while I go through the drawers and weed out the ones that no longer cut it for me. Included here, are the ones I like.In addition to this sketchbook I have updated my portfolio at:
www.gangwer.com
Enjoy.
Misc.metal & glass
This is based on a smaller sketch. It is the fullsize drawing for a 7 foot etched bronze panel for a hotel that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
These are a few designs for balusters in wrought metal.
Patterned after Diego Giacometti.
Etched brass technique sample
with sketches
Etched Elevator DoorConcept
Concepts for carved and leaded glass screens for a theme restaurant
Concepts for carved and leaded glass screens for a theme restaurant
When I began my own studio we were on the cutting edge of hospitality using decorative glass everywhere. We obliged by designing everything from entries to sneeze guards and booth dividers. These are a few ideas we produced.
Carved glass early sketch for desert residence
Study for a relief carved marble wall with tints
Study for a relief carved glass wall with palladium leaf and polychrome
Ecclesiasticalglass
Stained Glass Sketches for various churches
Stained Glass Sketches for various churches
Stained Glass Sketches for various churches
Stained Glass Sketches for various churches
Stained Glass Studies for Armenian Church in So. Cal
Stained Glass Studies for Armenian Church in So. Cal
Sculpture
Sculpture IdeasThe maquette is in my portfolio
Monumental Glass
Sculpture Ideas
This concept includes water feature and laser clockStill a concept
Sculpture Ideas
Sculpture Ideas
Sculpture Ideas
Sculpture Ideas
Cast Bronze / patinaDesert Aids Award
Bas Relief sketch
Sculpture Ideas
Maquette for Restaurant in CT.Cast Glass, Stainless Steel, fiberoptics & water
Carved glass Doorlite
Polychrome sculpture
A few presentations
First presentation design for bas relief at Motor City, Detroit
Presentation for Bronze and carved glass entry gates for desert residence.
Presentation for Sculpture / Desmod Residence
Presentation Sketch for Public Art ProjectThe entire presentation includes a model and 20 page book with
engineering, specs, & budget.
Winery Doors & Gates
Sketches for Wine Cave Entries exploring various style concepts
Exterior Interior
Numerous sketches for Winery Entry exploring various style concepts
Wrought Metal Gate and Wine Room Entries
Exhibition Graphics
etc.
I designed a number of exhibition graphics for Copia / American Center For Wine Food And The Arts in Napa, CA
Here are a few.
Interior shots of the exhibition for Dishing It Out
Entry graphic for a Bubble Gum collection.
Entry graphic for a photo exhibition of NY Deli culture
Entry graphic for an Antique Cookbook collection.
Exhibition Graphics for 2 Artist’s Cakes.An excellent exhibit of very imaginative baker/artists.
etc.Wine Label
etc.Recipe Card for Cookbook
Concept
I did mention I’ve done a lot of work over the years and it often takes me into areas of great challenge and the pursuit of doing the best I can. I love the diversity and continue to seek out those projects that engage and challenge.
Here’s my contact information in case you feel the same way and need my particular expertise. I’m happy to assist.