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Artistic License Lecture Series at The Hillside Club
2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA

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We are proud to announce that celebrated stained glass artisan Theodore Ellison will be our keynote speaker presenting his talk: From Hand to Heart: The Untold Story of American Glass Mosaic Fireplaces. The Chicago firm Giannini & Hilgart is among those whose works of art stand among the highest achievements of this ancient art form yet they remain nearly forgotten in homes across the country. This lecture is a rare chance to view exquisitely photographed interiors and newly discovered installations from around the country.

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The SGAA presents Ted Ellison in “From Hand to Hearth: The Untold Story of American Glass Mosaic Fireplaces”

Craftsman and designer Ted Ellison brings a historical perspective to the introduction of mosaic to the buildings of progressive American architects around the turn of the twentieth century. The Chicago firm Giannini & Hilgart is among those whose works of art stand among the highest achievements of this ancient art form, yet they remain nearly forgotten in homes across the country. After a brief introduction, the lecture will run approximately 55 minutes with 20 minutes of Q&A to follow.

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Society of American Mosaic Artists 2021 Presentation Series: Architects Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright placed a mosaic fireplace at the heart of a pivotal work of modern domestic architecture. Ted Ellison has researched these installations over the past 15 years and has compiled an illustrated presentation that shows the broad range of impressive craftsmanship within these forgotten masterpieces. He presents the story of their creation and the surprising methods employed in their fabrication. Mosaic artists will be inspired to elevate their craft through creative experimentation while gaining a better understanding of this part of our history. lncludes Q&A.

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SIDNEY D. GAMBLE LECTURE Presented in Partnership with the Driehaus Museum: Ted Ellison brings a historical perspective to the introduction of mosaic to the buildings of progressive American architects around the turn of the twentieth century. The Chicago firm Giannini & Hilgart is among those whose works of art stand among the highest achievements of this ancient art form, yet they remain nearly forgotten in homes across the country. In collaboration with the celebrated architects of their day, Giannini & Hilgart approached the language of mosaic with fresh experiments in material and decorative design, exemplified by their significant installation at the Samuel M. Nickerson house, now Chicago’s Driehaus Museum.

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This illustrated talk by artisan Theodore Ellison from Oakland, California traces the introduction of mosaic in the buildings of progressive American architects at the turn of the 20th century. Their collaboration with craftspeople created a new language for using mosaic in the home and provided a unique canvas for experimental approaches to decorative design.

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The art of glass mosaic design in the Arts & Crafts fireplace – especially in Prairie School homes – will be shown in this visual presentation. You’ll see color, beauty, and craftsmanship in the form of handcrafted fireplaces that shows how glass mosaics became important within the Arts & Crafts movement.

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Join us as we host stained glass and mosaic artist Theodore Ellison and his talk “Progressive American Mosaic Fireplaces.” The presentation will be a heartfelt appreciation, by a practitioner of the art form, of a neglected area of American decorative arts.

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This talk, by Oakland based glass artist Theodore Ellison, will cover the artistry and timeline of Bruce Porter’s first career as a stained-glass artist. Found in churches, private homes, and exclusive clubs around California, this is a comprehensive look at Porter’s glasswork and will present the context and artistic influences that inspired his unique approach to the craft.

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Bruce Porter (1865–1953) is perhaps best known for the stained-glass windows at the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco and the formal gardens he designed at Filoli. A true Renaissance man, Porter was at the center of Bay Area cultural life at the turn of the 20th century. Theodore Ellison has done extensive research into the Porter’s Stained Glass work across California and will travel to Coronado to share what he’s learned.

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Please join us for a communal dinner followed by a special presentation by Ted Ellison. Ellison will talk on the glass work of Bruce Porter — the artist, writer, and designer behind our beautiful stained glass windows. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by talk in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. RSVP required for dinner: office@sfswedenborgian.org

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This lecture will cover the artistry and timeline of Bruce Porter’s first career as a stained glass artist. Found in churches, private homes and exclusive clubs around California, I’ve assembled the first-ever comprehensive look at Porter’s glasswork and will present the context and artistic influences that inspired his unique approach to the craft.