Of all the mediums I have explored, glass has been the
most seductive. From my first experience with the molten
glass, the substance - with its intense heat and dynamic
properties, consumed me. In the objects I create, I
try to convey objects of beauty and grace. Sometimes
that beauty and grace is soft and sensual, other times
it is hard edged and jagged.
Once
the glass is gathered from the furnace with a blowpipe,
the process of shaping each individual object with tools
made from steel, wood and paper can begin. Through continuous
re-heats, application of colors and more gathering of
clear glass, each object is created. The total time
invested, sweat is lost and desire for perfection does
not necessarily mean each piece is a masterwork. After
the cooling process, normally between 12 and 24 hours,
each piece is evaluated. Imperfect pieces are then recycled.
The rest are then cold worked, ground and polished or
carved and sandblasted, before being displayed. Whether
hand blown or hot sculpted, I personally create each
and every piece. For complex color applications an assistant
is employed to bring hot bits of glass, which I then
apply.
My relationship with glass has evolved over time and
will continue to do so as I become more intimate with
and knowledgeable of this fiery substance.
continuous
re-heats, application of colors and more gathering of
clear glass, each object is created. The total time
invested, sweat is lost and desire for perfection does
not necessarily mean each piece is a masterwork. After
the cooling process, normally between 12 and 24 hours,
each piece is evaluated. Imperfect pieces are then recycled.
The rest are then cold worked, ground and polished or
carved and sandblasted, before being displayed. Whether
hand blown or hot sculpted, I personally create each
and every piece. For complex color applications an assistant
is employed to bring hot bits of glass, which I then
apply.