Jean-Jacques Duval
Jean-Jacques Duval was born in
Strasbourg, France. After World War II,
he began his studies at Ecole des Arts
Decoratif, Strasbourg, France. In 1950,
Duval accepted an offer to design for a
major stained glass studio in United
States. In 1957 he opened his own studio
in New York City. Today he lives and
maintains his designs in a remote area
of the Adirondack Mts. in Saranac, NY.
Natural forms have always interested
Duval and his present environs provide a
catalyst for his inspiration.
Duval was one of the first architectural
stained glass designers in the United
States to use Dalle De Verre. His unique
powerful style in abstraction is
furthered with this heavy thick glass."I
can remember well the first time I saw
the work of Jean - Jacques Duval. I was
struck by the bold juxtaposition of his
colors and forms. Much emotion was
there, but not sentimentality. I admired
his sophistication of concept and
expression. I remember thinking that
this artist expresses my own religious
sensitivity. The abstraction was
universal, but I felt individual
mysticism." Betty H. Meyer Editor, Faith
and Form Magazine.
Contact information:
Duval
Studio
Architectural Stained Glass Design
219 Farrell Road
Willsboro, NY 12996
Tel: (518) 963-7070
Fax: (518) 963-7099
Tel: (800) 969-4106
Duval is the author of "Working with Stained Glass; Fundamental Techniques and Applications", published in 1972, by Thomas Y. Crowell Company, NY. ISBN 0-690-89706-5