Gene Mallard
Gene Mallard began his career in stained glass in the mid 1970s with a course in stained glass that he took to in Bolder Colorado while on a tour of the USA. As a working artist/craftsman, his initial interest in stained glass was in learning a new skill and possibly broadening his horizons.
Prior to that, Mallard had been living in Switzerland, and upon his return he made the acquaintance of Hans Joachim Albert, a third generation stained glass master. Mallard had initially approached Albert as a possible source of supplies, and though Albert initially refused, curiosity about the young artist got the better of him, and he consented to sell some lead and glass.
Over a short period of time, a warm friendship developed, and more importantly a working arrangement ensued, during which time Albert imparted on Mallard some of what he considered to be his best kept trade secrets. Over the next three years, Mallard assisted Albert in his studio, often trading work time for materials, while at the same time learning the various skills of etching, painting and staining from the master. And though no formal apprenticeship was ever entered upon, the master pronounced his pupil a “journeyman” when Mallard was ready to return to the USA.
Over the past 30 years, Mallard has distinguished himself as both an artist and craftsman in stained glass. He has won several prestigious awards, and is recognized internationally as an expert in his field. Besides having to his credit several museum and gallery exhibitions, Mallard is also widely recognized as a subcontractor whose highly specialized skills have served as enabling forces in several high profile commissions and restoration projects. He is widely considered to be among the foremost acid etching artist/technicians in the USA.
Gene Mallard Glass
Arts Studio.
11 1/2 Hazel Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
genemallard@msn.net
607-433-1965