Reverse Glass Painting in Murals

Reverse Painting on Glass is a nearly lost ancient art of painting backwards, viewable from the clear side of the glass. I have incorporated reverse glass with glass mosaics and mural painting for interior projects since 2002.​
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"Portrait of Andrew Hill"

2010

Acrylic and silicone reverse painted on glass

4' x 2.5'​

Private residence, Fort Worth, TX

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​"Riding on Despite the Sunset: A mourning picture for Andrew Hill"

2010

Mixed Mediums with Reverse glass, bead tapestry, mosaic

4' x 6'

Private Residence, Fort Worth, TX

Two Different Sides of the Same Street

© 2006 City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program/Delia King

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360 room design with reverse glass panels, suspended etched glass, parachute cloth

1515 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA

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Sponsor: Project H.O.M.E.

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This piece was designed with the help of students from three recreation centers in South Philly, North Philly and Center City.​

Abundance, Utopia and Peace

© 2005 City of Philadelphia Mural Art Program/Delia King

Reverse Glass Painting on wood

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Designed using student drawings

Vare Recreation Center lobby, South Philadelphia

Sponsor: Art Education Department