VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery Reveals Acclaimed Elysian Shadows at Grand Opening Celebration

VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery announced today the unveiling of Elysian Shadows at their Grand Opening Celebration May 8th. Elysian Shadows, an acclaimed contemporary glass blown lighting installation, is rich in color transition, shadow play, and light refraction. Previously on display at the Alpine Gallery in Ft. Worth, the highly acclaimed Elysian Shadows display is now installed at the VETRO location, much to the delight of patrons and gallery guests. View this masterpiece at the all-day Grand Opening Celebration at VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery located in the heart of historic Grapevine, Texas.

GRAPEVINE, TX (PRWEB) May 4, 2004 -- VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery announced today the unveiling of Elysian Shadows at their Grand Opening Celebration May 8th. Elysian Shadows, an acclaimed contemporary glass blown lighting installation, is rich in color transition, shadow play, and light refraction.

"At more than 20 feet long and six feet wide, the hand-crafted mastery of the piece is stunning," says VETRO's co-owner and artist Gary Hayes. "According to Greek Mythology, the name 'Elysian Fields' actually means 'the abode of the blessed after death.' Upon viewing the Elysian Shadows display through the breath-taking light glass elements, some say you can capture a glimpse of elysian paradise" states Elysian Shadows creator and VETRO co-owner David Gappa.

VETRO Glassblowing Studio and Gallery's much-anticipated Grand Opening Celebration will reintroduce the Metroplex to the stirring beauty of Elysian Shadows. Previously on display at the Alpine Gallery in Ft. Worth, the highly acclaimed Elysian Shadows display is now installed at the VETRO location, much to the delight of patrons and gallery guests. Joining the Elysian Shadows display are exquisite and unique art glass from Europe and a magnificent acrylic sculpture by internationally recognized and acclaimed artist Andrew S. Bogya. The brilliantly executed pieces of owner-artists David Gappa and Gary Hayes are also on display, as are the works of Travis Reid, Randy Strait, Jama Holmes, and numerous other noteworthy pieces from artists in Texas and around the world.

The all-day Grand Opening Celebration takes place from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm on Saturday, May 8th in Grapevine, TX at the VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery located in the heart of historic Grapevine at Heritage Center, 701 S. Main Street, Suite 103.

VETRO glass-artists will be providing live glassblowing & lampworking demonstrations throughout the day with festivities swinging into full gear at 7:00 PM with complementary hors d'oeurves, Texas wines and live entertainment. Known for their unorthodox, edge-of-your-seat style auctions, the popular "Truth or Consequences" event will begin at 7:30 PM where attendees will have the opportunity to win art glass or to watch it smashed! A portion of all proceeds from the entire day of festivities will be donated to the Grapevine Heritage Foundation.

VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery was founded on a mission to seek the Spirit of God through the expression of art joyfully revealed in glass. Specializing in hand-blown art glass and large-scale custom lighting installations, at VETRO you can dip into some glass yourself or just see how it's done, with ongoing classes, live demonstrations and special events daily. Visit www.VetroArtGlass.com or call 817-251-1668 to learn more about 'the hottest place in Grapevine.'