Ludivine Rougeolle
Stained glass maker
Cuverville, France
A fascination in the iridescent
- Through her work, Ludivine explores colour and light
- She specialises in glass painting and the restoration of stained glass windows
- Her pieces are made with both mouth-blown and machine-made glass
At the age of 17, Ludivine Rougeolle saw a contemporary stained-glass window in a workshop and instantly knew she wanted to work with glass. The following year, she began her training at the Lucas de Néhou secondary school in Paris. What drew Ludivine so strongly to glass is the material's simultaneous fragility and longevity. She was fascinated by the way glass alters colour and light. Years later, she understood a deeper reason behind her attraction to the material. "I grew up in Le Havre, by the sea. Even though the city has no ancient heritage, its light inspired me and indirectly pushed me towards glass," Ludivine says. In 2014, she opened her own workshop where she works and trains her apprentices.
INTERVIEW
I work on stained glass windows using restoration techniques recommended by historic monuments and ancient heritage organisations. As for the creation aspect of my practice, I specialise in glass painting and glass decoration techniques.
I express tradition by using ancestral glass painting techniques. For innovation, I use contemporary glass decoration techniques, such as thermoforming or fusing, which require an electric oven.
Stained glass creation is relatively unknown. At trade fairs and exhibitions, I particularly like to show that stained glass is a symbolic decorative element that can be integrated into contemporary architecture.
No. It has existed for many centuries, and I am convinced that it will continue to exist for many more. Light, glass and colour have a universal appeal that keeps the craft relevant.
