Giving Back to Public Radio

I heard a comment recently made by someone who was talking about the proposed budget cuts to public radio.  It was something like...why is it when congress talks budget cuts they start with the "brain" first?  "Brain" being the voice of reason & intelligence that represents public radio.

Here's my disclaimer:

 I may be biased as I'm  liberal in my leanings & a supporter of

 public radio & TV. 

It's about all I listen to & watch so I feel responsible to

give back either through memberships or donations.

My partner also has worked in public radio for about 18 years. 

 I don't watch network TV.  I love CNN, public TV & listen to lots of music.

This is my art glass donation to KNBA ~ the first & only Native Public Station in a Metro Market!

The start of the layout (14" X 14") clear Bullseye Tetka base, black 3mm,

& fractures in marine blue & white.

I added a quote by Chief Seattle on the white glass:

"Take Only Memories, Leave Nothing but Footprints"

Added more fractures in leaf green, adventurine(sparkle),  & a variety of stringers.

I had sort of a nature theme in mind...can you see it?

Here's the glass layout pre-firing.

Post firing in the kiln ~ full fuse at 1500 degree Fahrenheit.

Close up of the quote  (iron oxide transfer process).

Final piece displayed in a custom black, powder coated, iron stand.

Check it out at 90.3 on the FM dial.  Thank you KNBA!

If you're in Anchorage & want to attend the Alaska Native Art Auction

to benefit KNBA please call the station for tickets & more information.