{"id":9,"date":"2025-08-26T15:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:36:14","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-765x1024.jpg 765w, http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-224x300.jpg 224w, http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-768x1028.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-1148x1536.jpg 1148w, http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-1530x2048.jpg 1530w, http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20240715_113355-1-scaled.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A glass painter and conservator since 2000, I bring over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My work is rooted in the traditions of stained glass\u2014particularly detailed glass painting\u2014paired with a sensitive, bespoke approach to each commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working from my studio at home in a North Yorkshire village, each piece is painted and kiln-fired by hand. This setting, alongside an enduring influence from the surrounding landscape and historic glass traditions, informs a practice that is both considered and deeply personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I trained in-house have spent over 20 years as a Glass Painter and Conservator at Martin Johnson &amp; Co (York) Ltd, as well as time in a private stained glass studio in Christchurch, New Zealand. This depth of experience has instilled a strong respect for the discipline of the craft, the integrity of materials, and the importance of creating work that will endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hold an MA in Fine Arts, Arts Management &amp; Heritage Studies from the University of Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I work with private clients, interior designers, and architects to develop carefully considered stained glass commissions\u2014from initial concept through to final installation. I take on a small number of projects each year, allowing for a thoughtful, collaborative process and a level of detail that reflects the individuality of each piece.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/?page_id=5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"70\" src=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ENQUIRE-BUTTON.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/?page_id=7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"70\" src=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PORTFOLIO-BUTTON.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PORTFOLIO-BUTTON.jpg 310w, http:\/\/ginkgoglass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PORTFOLIO-BUTTON-300x68.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A glass painter and conservator since 2000, I bring over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design. My work is rooted in the traditions of stained glass\u2014particularly detailed glass painting\u2014paired with a sensitive, bespoke approach to each commission. 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