Australia Letter: An Old-Fashioned Art Is Having a Revival

Young practitioners are helping make stained glass a vibrant art form in Australia once again.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 20, 2024 LETTER 371 In Australia, an Old-Fashioned Art Is Having a Revival By Julia Bergin Australian-themed stained glass windows in Queensland, Australia, in 2018. Dean Swindell for The New York Times The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. This week's issue is written by Julia Bergin. Jonathan Rowatt, a Melbourne hospitality director, said he was tired of cafes featuring "clean lines," bars fitted out in "varying shades of white" and restaurants with a "beige aesthetic." So in 2021, while overseeing the refurbishment of a 12-lane bowling alley and leisure center, he decided to commission 35 yards of stained glass. The huge piece of blue, red, yellow and white stained glass cost about $34,000 and took more than a year to create and install. Now complete, the work by Jodie-Mae Holm, a Melbourne artist, wraps all the way around the top of the building's bar, bistro and front desk. Ms. Holm, 27, has worked with stained glass for only three years, but she's one of a dozen young artists who industry veterans say are responsible for helping revive the art form in Australia. "In 2015 we only had four young people under the age of 40 in the whole of Australia who had been trained to properly conserve stained glass," said Donna Kennedy. She is the director of GLAAS, a nonprofit organization devoted to stained glass. Lead lighting, as it's also known, is the artistic practice of pairing cut glass with malleable rods of lead to depict figurative or abstract forms. In the early 1900s, it was common in Australian homes to have stained glass in the front door and complementary window fittings throughout the rest of the house. But stained glass fell out of fashion after World War II. Revived by hobbyists in the 1970s and '80s, it declined again as tastes moved to modern and minimal. Ms. Kennedy said the trade was nearly dead as older practitioners retired and studios that thrived in the '80s closed. Soon after the turn of the century, she said there were no more than five stained glass studios in Melbourne, down from 50 in the late '80s. One demographic, however, that artists say never lost interest in the art form were gay men. Rodney Marshall, 83, a longtime stained-glass artist and painter, said they were a consistent customer base. Ms. Holm also had the same observation. It took five years of lobbying, but in 2020, Ms. Kennedy was able to offer the country's first TAFE glass and glazing course at Melbourne Polytechnic. (TAFE, the acronym for "technical and further education," refers to a degree-granting program that is trade-focused.) Her original class of 12 students, of whom Ms. Holm was one, have since made waves in national and international art and architectural circles. Next year, she's offering 80 places. "I would definitely call it a renaissance," Ms. Kennedy said, reeling off a list of student achievements in the past four years: national art awards, international fellowships, appearances in British Vogue, collaborations with some of the country's most prominent architects and artists, residential installations for "wealthy collectors," and a variety of sports clubs, pubs and restaurants. Over the last five years, stained glass has moved from somber 10- foot renditions of the Virgin Mary in a grand church to modern light wells, mirrors, floor-to-ceiling screens, and bus shelters. Despite evolving applications, adaptations and interpretations, the process remains unchanged. "You can go into a museum or any of the cathedrals in Europe and everything they did then is exactly what we're doing now," Ms. Holm said. The tools are the same, the manual labor is the same, and so too are the health risks of lead poisoning. Practitioners are required to have blood tests twice a year. Mr. Marshall, the 83-year-old, tartly confirmed he's "not dead yet." Over the years, he has worked on some of Australia's biggest stained glass projects, including the two-year restoration of Sydney's Queen Victoria building, and more niche commissions like a front door and side window for a fleeting "half a second" shot of the homestead in the 2008 film "Australia." Mr. Marshall is still working with stained glass. He's amassed a huge collection of work — in schools, hospitals, churches, brothels and homes — that his wife, Osa Marshall, hopes will get recognition with the renewed resurgence of stained glass. In the past, she said, stained glass practitioners saw themselves as artisans or builders, not artists — a view shared by society more generally One of Ms. Kennedy's main aims with the Melbourne Polytechnic course was to change that perception, to take the industry from "trade" to "art." Mission accomplished, she said, with the young cohort of design-savvy and social media literate artists leveraging traditional techniques for contemporary use. "People weren't used to seeing the creative ways you could approach glass," said Eloise McCullough, a graduate of the program and a stained glass artist. "Now it's treated more like an artwork than just a window." Around The Times A reforestation project in the Brazilian Amazon. Victor Moriyama for The New York Times Backlash Erupts Over Europe's Anti-Deforestation Law. Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains. The Return of Oasis Hair. News of a new tour put the band — and the rough-hewed hairstyles popularized by its sibling frontmen, Liam and Noel Gallagher — back in the spotlight. Trump Tries to Close Off a Chief Line of Attack: That He's a Danger to Democracy. 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GSA Auctions Industrial Machinery Update

You are subscribed to Industrial Machinery for GSA Auctions. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. CENSIS ENGRAVING MACHNE AND GOPRO CAMERA 07/19/2024 08:21 PM EDT CURRENT BID: 25.0 STATE: KY NO. OF BIDDERS: 1 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:21:00 CST This lot consists of 1 each case of an Engraving Machine and a GOPRO Camera in the same case. The engraving machine was manufactured by: Censis Technologies and has the model: M4500. The serial number is: M7718. This was purchased on: 08-24-2018. The GOPR0 is manufactured by: Sony and has the model: GOPROHERO4. The serial Number is: CHDHX401. These have not been tested for functionality. Possible damage or missing pieces. These have been stored in a climate controlled facility. Inspection is strongly recommended. Items are offered with no warranty or guarantee of condition; units have not been tested on-site for full functionality. Some parts may be missing and some units may require repairs. If deficiencies are not listed, it does not mean that none exist. Condition of the property is not warrantied. If applicable, due to sensitive patient information, hard drives have been removed. Inspection and pickup are by confirmed appointment only, Monday-Friday 8am to 3pm. Closed federal holidays. Bidder is responsible for disassembly, packing, crating, banding, shipping, loading and removal. Agency will not assist. Please note that all property must be removed from our warehouse at the same date/time. We do not allow ���partial��� shipments and cannot hold items from a lot for pick up at a later date. Please contact property custodian 72 hours in advance of picking up the property. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required.  ]]> CAPITAL SHREEDER CORP PAPER SHREDDERS 07/19/2024 08:12 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $25.0 STATE: KY NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:12:00 CST This lot consists of 6 each Paper Shredders. These are manufactured by: Capital Shredder Corp. These have the model: DL-12X. These were purchased on: 07-23-2021. The serial numbers are: 12XUD0009, 12XUD0012, 12XUD0018, 12XUD0008, 12XUD0016 and 12XUD0020. All units power on, besides one. These have not been tested for full functionality. Possible damage or missing pieces. These have been stored in a climate controlled facility. The DL-16X is a Level 3 / P-4 Cross Cut Paper Shredder built for long term durability and efficiency with a shred particle size of 5/64 x 1 3/16 for added security and a full 16-1/4" Entry Width. With an Enhanced Cutter Design, Large Steel Gears and an All Metal Chain Drive the DL16X uses no internal nylon or plastic gears as is common in lower quality shredders. It also DOES NOT REQUIRE OIL. Oil Free is Green and environmentally cleaner and can result in long term Cost Savings as well. A special Contactless Thermally Protected Motor provides for high performance and quiet operation. An Energy Saving Standby mode reduces power consumption. To reduce overfeeding a Load Indicator Display informs the user of the load status during operation and an Automatic Reverse feature prevents jamming. Automatic Start/Stop or Manual Shredding Operation modes. Safety Interlock Switches shut off the shredder and notify the user when the bin is full or the door is open. A Heavy Duty All Metal Cabinet on Swivel Casters allow for easy mobility. Inspection is strongly recommended. Items are offered with no warranty or guarantee of condition; units have not been tested on-site for full functionality. Some parts may be missing and some units may require repairs. If deficiencies are not listed, it does not mean that none exist. Condition of the property is not warrantied. If applicable, due to sensitive patient information, hard drives have been removed. Inspection and pickup are by confirmed appointment only, Monday-Friday 8am to 3pm. Closed federal holidays. Bidder is responsible for disassembly, packing, crating, banding, shipping, loading and removal. Agency will not assist. Please note that all property must be removed from our warehouse at the same date/time. We do not allow ���partial��� shipments and cannot hold items from a lot for pick up at a later date. Please contact property custodian 72 hours in advance of picking up the property. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required.   ]]> WESCO ELECTRIC PALLET JACK 07/19/2024 07:43 PM EDT CURRENT BID: 25.0 STATE: KY NO. OF BIDDERS: 1 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:43:00 CST This lot consists of 1 each Wesco Electric Pallet Jack. This has the model: PASFL7640SAC. The serial number is: 251270. This is 120V. This piece has not been tested for functionality, possible damage or missing pieces. Inspection is strongly recommended. Items are offered with no warranty or guarantee of condition; units have not been tested on-site for full functionality. Some parts may be missing and some units may require repairs. If deficiencies are not listed, it does not mean none exist. Condition of the property is not warrantied. If applicable, due to sensitive patient information, hard drives have been removed. Inspection and pickup are by confirmed appointment only, Monday-Friday 8am to 3pm. Closed federal holidays. Bidder is responsible for disassembly, packing, crating, banding, shipping, loading and removal. Agency will not assist. Please contact property custodian 72 hours in advance of picking up the property. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required. ]]> RX AUTO SOLUTIONS BOTTLE CAPPERS AND GRAVITY FEED WATERFALLS 07/19/2024 07:19 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $25.0 STATE: SC NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:19:00 CST This lot consists of 4 each RX Auto Solutions Bottle Cappers and 2 Gravity Feed Waterfalls. The 4 bottle cappers are usable and repairable, the condition is not warranted. The old wiring needs to be updated/replaced, once done the system will run appropriately. Nothing is required for the 2 standup waterfalls for connection or proper running of the equipment. The Capper system consists of two main components: The RXAS Capper and Cap Elevator. A single vial can be capped every 3.5 seconds. The Inline Capping of Bottles & Vials System provides a compact capping solution that can be integrated onto any flex chain conveyor system and deliver a compact capping solution that will operate in any Mail Order Central Fill/Specialty Pharmacy facility or other production line configurations. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required. ]]> XEROX HIGH CAPACITY PRINTER WITH PLATFORM 07/19/2024 07:18 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $25.0 STATE: SC NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:18:00 CST This lot consists of 1 each Xerox D125 High Capacity Printer with Platform. The following are specifications: Tray 11,100 sheets (A4) Tray 21,600 sheets (A4) Tray 3550 sheets (up to SRA3) Tray 4550 sheets(up to SRA3) Tray 5250 sheets (up to SRA 3) Standard Duplex Automatic Document Feeder 250 sheets Optional High Capacity Feeder: Two trays with 2,000 sheets each (4,000 sheets total), and A4 Oversize High Capacity Feeders: One or two trays with 2,000 sheets each. This lot is listed as in usable condition, however the condition is not warranted. The successful bidder is responsible for all aspects of shipping and removal. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required. ]]> RX SOLUTIONS UNILABEL SYSTEMS 07/19/2024 07:17 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $25.0 STATE: SC NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:17:00 CST This lot consists of 4 RX Solutions UniLabel Systems. The UniLabel System is a proprietary, fully automatic high speed bottle labeling, verification, and puck merge system that labels a bottle and merges it to a puck at a 2.0 second cycle time. The continuous motion in-feed design of the UniLabel System prints and applies a patient-specific label to bottles or vials in a continuous motion process. The UniLabel system performs labeling in a horizontal process flow, allowing for bottles and/or vials to be released continually. Each unit is self contained and has the original wiring and air pressure gauges attached. These are listed as in usable condition, however the condition is not warranted. A forklift must be used for loading and unloading and any moving of each unit, a 53 foot trailer or flatbed trailer (weather permitted) should be used to transport them anything smaller will not fit. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required.  ]]> Forklift 07/19/2024 07:01 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $500.0 STATE: MI NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:01:00 CST Forklift, Manufacturer: Komatsu, Model: FG20T12, Unit has approximately 1,469 hours, uses gasoline. Was working when replaced. Unit is used. ***Repairs may be required and parts may be missing***; Inspection is highly recommended. No warranties or guarantees implied or intended. Inspection by appointment only during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm. Custodial must be contacted via email: Dodie.Bennett@va.Gov. EE 35583 ]]> MARTIN YALE BUSINESS CARD CUTTERS AND PRINTING PRESSES 07/19/2024 07:00 PM EDT CURRENT BID: 25.0 STATE: FL NO. OF BIDDERS: 1 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:00:00 CST This lot consists of the following: Numerous Martin Yale Business Card Cutters BCS412, along with Business card boxes, supplies and additional components. 1 Presstek offset 34DI printing press, including additional components, supplies and waterless printing plates. 1 Therm-o-Type Printing press NSF-A3, along with additional components, supplies, measuring tools and it includes a grinder. The items in this lot are listed as in usable condition. The condition is not warranted. The successful bidder is responsible for all aspects of shipping and removal. Deficiencies when known, have been indicated in the item description. The absence of any known deficiencies does not mean that none exists. Potential Bidders are urged to inspect this property prior to placing a bid. Requests for extensions on removal can only be granted by (brian.licht@gsa.gov) in writing. The custodian does not have the authority to grant such requests. Repairs may be required. ]]> 1994 CASE 586E DIESEL FORKLIFT 07/19/2024 06:04 PM EDT CURRENT BID: 800.0 STATE: NM NO. OF BIDDERS: 2 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:04:00 CST 1994 CASE 586E DIESEL FORKLIFT, VIN/SN: JJG0213281, Estimated Hours:1011, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, Diesel 4-390 Engine 51 kW Displacement 3.917I. Normal wear on vehicle from 1994. Example: Rust on body. Minor cosmetic deficiencies found upon inspection Dings and scratches throughout. May have unknown deficiencies, sold as is. Inspection is highly recommended prior to bidding. Successful bidder is responsible for packing and removal. Available by appointment only. I168209  ]]> MTEC 300 Photoacoustic Detector 07/19/2024 06:00 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $100.0 STATE: IA NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:00 CST MTEC PAC300 Photoacoustic Detector. This item is last reported to be in working condition. The item's dimensions are 8 X 7 X 7 and the approxiamte weight is 5 LBS. Condition :Usable All Packaging and Transportation will be the responsibility of the requester of this item. This item has been reviewed for high risk property concerns and is controlled by the U.S. Department of Commerce as EAR99. Please be aware that any winning bidders must not be listed on the U.S. Consolidated Screening List, a list of parties for which the U.S. Government maintains restrictions on business transactions, including certain exports, reexports, or transfers of items. If you have questions please contact the property custodian below: STEPHANIE GOODMAN (515) 294-3081 sgoodman@ameslab.govCC Email Address : bkester@ameslab.gov  ]]> PAPER SHREDDER 07/19/2024 05:24 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $40.0 STATE: VT NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:24:00 CST 1 EA. Paper Shedder, Make: SEM (SECURITY ENGINEERED MACHINERY) , MODEL: SEM 244/4 . Reported in usable condition.   ****Items may require unknown repairs and may be missing parts. *****Purchaser is responsible for packing, shipping, handling, loading, etc.***** Please call to schedule viewing/pickup date and time. Pickups are available TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY 8am to 4pm (options for pick up Monday and Friday can be discussed as options). POC Michael Ouellette 802-295-9363 ext 5245 email Michael.ouellette3@va.gov EMAIL PREFERRED!!! ]]> PHOTOCOPIER PRINTER 07/19/2024 05:23 PM EDT CURRENT BID: $150.0 STATE: VT NO. OF BIDDERS: 0 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:23:00 CST 1 EA., Color Photocopier/Printer: Make: RICOH, Model: MPC2003G. Reported in Usable Condition.    ****Items may require unknown repairs and may be missing parts. *****Purchaser is responsible for packing, shipping, handling, loading, etc.***** Please call to schedule viewing/pickup date and time. Pickups are available TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY 8am to 4pm (options for pick up Monday and Friday can be discussed as options). POC Michael Ouellette 802-295-9363 ext 5245 email Michael.ouellette3@va.gov EMAIL PREFERRED!!! ]]> 1986 Toyota Forklift, 8k lbs. 07/19/2024 02:02 PM EDT CURRENT BID: 150.0 STATE: TX NO. OF BIDDERS: 2 CLOSE TIME: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:02:00 CST 1986 Toyota Forklift, 8k lbs, Model: 02-5FD30, SN: 10383000000. (70525341625603) Inoperable; rusted, instrumentation inoperable; wiring, transmission and brake issues; does not charge ]]> Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by GSA Auctions. Visit us on the web at http://gsaauctions.gov. 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