{ Kiku }
click below to view work
Laurie Frievogel
Kiku is a small company located just outside Chicago, Illinois. While I have been creating ever since I can remember (remember latch-hook rugs?), I started fusing glass, and my business 'Kiku', in 2004. I have two small kids and felt a need to be home with them, but was going crazy with both an art background and nothing to do or make. In March of 2004, my friend Kristine took me to an indie-craft fair/store DEPART-ment, and I was so inspired by the beautiful work I saw from companies like ADORN, I'm Smitten and Red Glow 1500, that I went and bought a kiln and taught myself how to fuse glass. In July of 2005, I became one of the organizers of DEPART-ment. I feel very fortunate to live in a time and city where the word "craft" has been reclaimed, and is something to be proud of. Shows like DEPART-ment, the Renegade Craft Fair, and the DIY Trunk Show have not only allowed me to show my work to a larger audience and fund my experimentation, being surrounded by so many imaginative people has inspired me and fueled my own creativity.
Kiku is a small company located just outside Chicago, Illinois. While I have been creating ever since I can remember (remember latch-hook rugs?), I started fusing glass, and my business 'Kiku', in 2004. I have two small kids and felt a need to be home with them, but was going crazy with both an art background and nothing to do or make. In March of 2004, my friend Kristine took me to an indie-craft fair/store DEPART-ment, and I was so inspired by the beautiful work I saw from companies like ADORN, I'm Smitten and Red Glow 1500, that I went and bought a kiln and taught myself how to fuse glass. In July of 2005, I became one of the organizers of DEPART-ment. I feel very fortunate to live in a time and city where the word "craft" has been reclaimed, and is something to be proud of. Shows like DEPART-ment, the Renegade Craft Fair, and the DIY Trunk Show have not only allowed me to show my work to a larger audience and fund my experimentation, being surrounded by so many imaginative people has inspired me and fueled my own creativity.
I love fusing glass because it has so many possibilities and directions one can take it. Over time, with research, experimentation and a greater understanding of the many inherent characteristics of glass, I've developed my own unique style, emphasizing color, simplicity and design.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |