GRISAILLE

The use of grisaille is associated with the ancient art of painting lead came church windows, which then spread as a decorative technique for interior decor such as glass partitions, windows, furnishing accessories.
After tracing the design with specific oxide powders and distributing the amalgam, the artist works by subtraction so to balance skilfully the chiaroscuro effect and reveal the image. The product is fired in a kiln at high temperature, approximately 580°C to allow vitrification.
The result is a long lasting piece of art, with durable colours even when exposed to sunlight.