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Jim and Jennifer Ridley

Ridley Studios

Architectural Design and Custom Stained Glass

About the Artists

Currently residing in the Rogers Park neighborhood, both have been long term Chicago residents. Jim was originally a native of London, England and Jennifer originally from Belize. Working from home in their basement studio, Jim draws on his background as a professional architect and silversmith while Jennifer draws from her experience as an art major and general craft background.

Both discovered their passion for stained glass when they took a class together in 2002. While Jennifer is more inspired by representational images of Asian and African figures for large her stained glass windows, Jim's influence leans toward the geometric or organic and focuses primarily on creating lamps and smaller windows. Both artists have a great sense of color and design, and a flair for interpreting an image into a pattern suitable for glass.

Jennifer is also a seamstress and potter, her work is for sale in local stores and art fairs.

Galleries

Illinois State Museum 100 W Randolph St, Chicago, Il
Southern Illinois Artisans Shop Whittington, Il
The Pot Shop Evanston, Il

Events

May 6 - 7, 2010 Mothers Day Art Spree, The Thompson Center, Chicago
9 am to 3.30 pm
June 19 - 20, 2010 Custer's Last Stand, Evanston, Il
July 17 - 18, 2010 Ethnic Arts Festival, Dawes Park, Evanston, Il
November 18 - 19, 2010 Home Decorating Art Spree, The Thompson Center, Chicago
9 am to 3.30 pm
Elisa's Shoes 01 Geisha 01 Africans 02 Morning Glory Jennifer's Pottery
Elisa's Shoes 01

Elisa's Shoes 01

14"H x 14"W

Geisha 01

The Geisha 01

Geisha Figure

36"H x 24"W

Africans 02

Africans 02

African figures

36"H x 24"W

Morning Glory

Morning Glory

22"H x 23"W

Jennifer's Pottery

Jennifer's Pottery

some samples

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