Polly Gessell
Polly Gessell, Busy Lives, 2012
Dallas, Texas
Artist Statement
Glass wooed me and won my heart long ago.I love the process of transforming the utilitarian into art.....to bring into sharp and joyful focus those daily actions that are enhanced by the fun of a whimsically designed drinking glass, or the beauty of a glowing night light.
POLLY GESSELL GLASS ARTIST
Installations
HOTELS
Beau Rivage Hotel
Biloxi, Mississippi Biloxi Salon - Interior Panels (1997)
DoubleTree Hotel
Santa Barbara, Ca. Rodney’s Restaurant - Sculptural Sign (2000)
Radisson Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas 23 Feet Front Lobby Divider Situated inside a Central Water Fountain (2005)
Baltimore, Maryland Interior Glass Panels On Balcony That Overlook the Main Ballroom (2002)
Venetian Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - “High Roller” Private Suite Reserved For Exclusive Use of Daily Million Dollar Gamblers
Macao, South Asia 24 Decorative Panels (2012) each with a distinct Tea Pot Motif for “The Tea Bar”
Westin Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia Formerly ‘Swiss Hotel’: Lobby Panels (1995)
San Antonio, Texas La Cantera Restaurant: Interior Panels (1999)
CORPORATE RESTAURANTS
Wolfgang Puck Restaurants:
Eureka Santa Monica, California: Interior Glass Block Low Wall and Doors (1991)
Spago Beverly Hills, California: Interior Panels, Windows, Doors (1992)
Chinois on Main Los Angeles, California: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Chinois Santa Monica, California: Wrap-Around Main Serving Bar (1999)
Obachine Los Angeles, California: Interior Panels and Doors (1996)
Wolfgang Puck Cafés:
Chicago, Illinois: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Denver, Colorado: Interior Panels and Doors (1999)
Evanston, Illinois: Interior Panels and Doors (2000)
Los Angeles, California: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Orange County, Ca.: Interior Panels and Doors (2000) '
Orlando, Florida: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Seattle, Washington: Interior Panels and Doors (1998)
JAPAN - Osaka: Interior Panels and Doors (2002)
KUWAIT - Kuwait City: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Wolfgang Puck Express:
Chicago O’Hare Airport: Interior Panels and Doors (1996) Los Angeles Airport: Interior Panels and Doors (1996) Santa Monica, Ca.: Interior Panels and Doors (1996)
Stephan Pyles
Dallas, Texas: Restroom Door Panels, Front Hostess (2005) Desk, Wall Divider Between Restrooms
Star Canyon: Dallas, Texas: Chandelier and Interior / Panels, Windows and Doors (1996)
Las Vegas, Nevada: Interior Panels and Doors (1998)
Austin, Texas: Interior Panels and Doors (2000)
RESTAURANTS
Aquaknox Dallas, Texas Interior Divider & Windows (1996)
Avner’s Aurora Dallas, Texas Interior Panel with Human Form
Designed by Peggy Dee (2003)
The Bronx Dallas, Texas Roof Divider Panels (1982)
Choy’s GUAM 10 Intricate Fish Windows & Doors (1999)
Four Seasons Phoenix, Arizona Interior Divider (1999)
Lombardi Mare Dallas, Texas Entry Panels, Hostess Screen (1996), Table Booth Dividers
Nosh Plano, Texas Indoor Illuminated Panel (2011)
Palmetto Bluff Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina 6 feet x 8 feet Interior Panels (2004)
Perry’s Austin, Houston 3 20 feet Custom Bar Tops (2005,
SteakHouse Dallas, Texas (2007,2011)
Popolos Dallas, Texas Decorative Panels and Surrounding Dining Area (1998)
Iris Dallas, Texas Door and Bar Panel (1998)
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
City of Dallas, Texas Official Gift Given to the (1986) State of South Australia: 48 Inch Diameter Glass Disk with Original Mandala Design
Hall Financial Center Texas Sculpture Garden (2002) Entire Wall Covered in Blasted Glass 10 feet x 18 feet - 3 Panel Structure
Hall Vineyards Napa Valley, California (2004) Tasting Room Glass Wall
Houston Texans Football Houston, Texas (2002) Stadium Owner’s Box Sculptural Wall, 4 feet x 5 feet Entry Sculpture
CORPORATIONS
Aetna Dallas, Texas: Board Room Wall (1982)
American Airlines DFW Airport, Texas: Triptych - Each Panel is 32” x 84” (1995)
Burger King Dallas, Texas: City Scape Panels (1986)
CLA, USA Plano, Texas :8 feet x 12 feet Eagle Design Wall (2005)
CineMark Dallas, Texas: Interior Doors (1997)
Dillon Gage Investments Dallas, Texas: Lobby Divider (1998)
First USA Dallas, Texas: Lobby Sculpture (1996)
Hall Financial Frisco, Texas: Board Room Conference Wall (1996), Board Room Conference Wall (2000)
MARC Irving, Texas: Interior Dividers and Doors (1996)
Mary Kay Dallas, Texas- Various Commissions That Include: Rotating 8 feet ‘Millennium Award’ (2001), Conference Room Credenza & Desk (1996)
Richmont Dallas, Texas: Interior Dividers and Doors (1996)
Rolex Dallas, Texas: Lobby Sculpture (1995)
Webb Financial Dallas, Texas: Interior Divider and Table (2001)
AWARD SCULPTURES IN GLASS
American Gem Trade Association "AGTA” , Dallas, Texas (28 Years)
Commercial Women in Real Estate “CREW” - Original Design, Dallas, Texas (2004, 2005, 2006)
The Family Place Award Family Place Logo, Dallas, Texas (15 years)
Sara T. Hughes Civil Rights Award Federal Bar Association, Washington, D.C. (2004,’05, ‘06, ‘07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11)
“Best of” Award from Constance K. Honors the National Retail Store with Highest Greeting Card Sales New York, New York (2004, ‘05, ’06,‘07,’08, ’09, ’10)
GALLERY REPRESENTATION IN TEXAS:
Kittrell Riffkind Art Gallery, Dallas
Nuvo Contemporary Gallery, Dallas
Your Private Collection, Granbury
PRIVATE COLLECTORS
Debra Owens for Michael Brower
Bruce and Carol Calder
John and Pat Christensen
John and Deborah Corcoran
Connie and Russell Coolik
Candy Day
Shelley Finkelstein
Dr. Jim and Gay Gilmore
Linda and Mitch Hart
Sima and Martin Kaplan
Bradon Power
Rudi and Michael Riffkind
Dr. Larry and Denise Wolford
Artist Statement
Glass wooed me and won my heart long ago.I love the process of transforming the utilitarian into art.....to bring into sharp and joyful focus those daily actions that are enhanced by the fun of a whimsically designed drinking glass, or the beauty of a glowing night light.
POLLY GESSELL GLASS ARTIST
Installations
HOTELS
Beau Rivage Hotel
Biloxi, Mississippi Biloxi Salon - Interior Panels (1997)
DoubleTree Hotel
Santa Barbara, Ca. Rodney’s Restaurant - Sculptural Sign (2000)
Radisson Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas 23 Feet Front Lobby Divider Situated inside a Central Water Fountain (2005)
Baltimore, Maryland Interior Glass Panels On Balcony That Overlook the Main Ballroom (2002)
Venetian Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - “High Roller” Private Suite Reserved For Exclusive Use of Daily Million Dollar Gamblers
- Private Sitting Room / Bedroom Wall Divider
- Private Casino
- Private Restaurant Wall
Macao, South Asia 24 Decorative Panels (2012) each with a distinct Tea Pot Motif for “The Tea Bar”
Westin Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia Formerly ‘Swiss Hotel’: Lobby Panels (1995)
San Antonio, Texas La Cantera Restaurant: Interior Panels (1999)
CORPORATE RESTAURANTS
Wolfgang Puck Restaurants:
Eureka Santa Monica, California: Interior Glass Block Low Wall and Doors (1991)
Spago Beverly Hills, California: Interior Panels, Windows, Doors (1992)
Chinois on Main Los Angeles, California: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Chinois Santa Monica, California: Wrap-Around Main Serving Bar (1999)
Obachine Los Angeles, California: Interior Panels and Doors (1996)
Wolfgang Puck Cafés:
Chicago, Illinois: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Denver, Colorado: Interior Panels and Doors (1999)
Evanston, Illinois: Interior Panels and Doors (2000)
Los Angeles, California: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Orange County, Ca.: Interior Panels and Doors (2000) '
Orlando, Florida: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Seattle, Washington: Interior Panels and Doors (1998)
JAPAN - Osaka: Interior Panels and Doors (2002)
KUWAIT - Kuwait City: Interior Panels and Doors (1997)
Wolfgang Puck Express:
Chicago O’Hare Airport: Interior Panels and Doors (1996) Los Angeles Airport: Interior Panels and Doors (1996) Santa Monica, Ca.: Interior Panels and Doors (1996)
Stephan Pyles
Dallas, Texas: Restroom Door Panels, Front Hostess (2005) Desk, Wall Divider Between Restrooms
Star Canyon: Dallas, Texas: Chandelier and Interior / Panels, Windows and Doors (1996)
Las Vegas, Nevada: Interior Panels and Doors (1998)
Austin, Texas: Interior Panels and Doors (2000)
RESTAURANTS
Aquaknox Dallas, Texas Interior Divider & Windows (1996)
Avner’s Aurora Dallas, Texas Interior Panel with Human Form
Designed by Peggy Dee (2003)
The Bronx Dallas, Texas Roof Divider Panels (1982)
Choy’s GUAM 10 Intricate Fish Windows & Doors (1999)
Four Seasons Phoenix, Arizona Interior Divider (1999)
Lombardi Mare Dallas, Texas Entry Panels, Hostess Screen (1996), Table Booth Dividers
Nosh Plano, Texas Indoor Illuminated Panel (2011)
Palmetto Bluff Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina 6 feet x 8 feet Interior Panels (2004)
Perry’s Austin, Houston 3 20 feet Custom Bar Tops (2005,
SteakHouse Dallas, Texas (2007,2011)
Popolos Dallas, Texas Decorative Panels and Surrounding Dining Area (1998)
Iris Dallas, Texas Door and Bar Panel (1998)
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
City of Dallas, Texas Official Gift Given to the (1986) State of South Australia: 48 Inch Diameter Glass Disk with Original Mandala Design
Hall Financial Center Texas Sculpture Garden (2002) Entire Wall Covered in Blasted Glass 10 feet x 18 feet - 3 Panel Structure
Hall Vineyards Napa Valley, California (2004) Tasting Room Glass Wall
Houston Texans Football Houston, Texas (2002) Stadium Owner’s Box Sculptural Wall, 4 feet x 5 feet Entry Sculpture
CORPORATIONS
Aetna Dallas, Texas: Board Room Wall (1982)
American Airlines DFW Airport, Texas: Triptych - Each Panel is 32” x 84” (1995)
Burger King Dallas, Texas: City Scape Panels (1986)
CLA, USA Plano, Texas :8 feet x 12 feet Eagle Design Wall (2005)
CineMark Dallas, Texas: Interior Doors (1997)
Dillon Gage Investments Dallas, Texas: Lobby Divider (1998)
First USA Dallas, Texas: Lobby Sculpture (1996)
Hall Financial Frisco, Texas: Board Room Conference Wall (1996), Board Room Conference Wall (2000)
MARC Irving, Texas: Interior Dividers and Doors (1996)
Mary Kay Dallas, Texas- Various Commissions That Include: Rotating 8 feet ‘Millennium Award’ (2001), Conference Room Credenza & Desk (1996)
Richmont Dallas, Texas: Interior Dividers and Doors (1996)
Rolex Dallas, Texas: Lobby Sculpture (1995)
Webb Financial Dallas, Texas: Interior Divider and Table (2001)
AWARD SCULPTURES IN GLASS
American Gem Trade Association "AGTA” , Dallas, Texas (28 Years)
Commercial Women in Real Estate “CREW” - Original Design, Dallas, Texas (2004, 2005, 2006)
The Family Place Award Family Place Logo, Dallas, Texas (15 years)
Sara T. Hughes Civil Rights Award Federal Bar Association, Washington, D.C. (2004,’05, ‘06, ‘07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11)
“Best of” Award from Constance K. Honors the National Retail Store with Highest Greeting Card Sales New York, New York (2004, ‘05, ’06,‘07,’08, ’09, ’10)
GALLERY REPRESENTATION IN TEXAS:
Kittrell Riffkind Art Gallery, Dallas
Nuvo Contemporary Gallery, Dallas
Your Private Collection, Granbury
PRIVATE COLLECTORS
Debra Owens for Michael Brower
Bruce and Carol Calder
John and Pat Christensen
John and Deborah Corcoran
Connie and Russell Coolik
Candy Day
Shelley Finkelstein
Dr. Jim and Gay Gilmore
Linda and Mitch Hart
Sima and Martin Kaplan
Bradon Power
Rudi and Michael Riffkind
Dr. Larry and Denise Wolford
