Organic Form
Practical or free hand
I make various sculptural pieces including bowls using circular, rectangular or square moulds as well as freehand moulds. Most of the bowls are practical and might be used to show off fruit, floating candles or alternatively used as tableware.
Lattice
Bowls can be made using a coral or lattice technique which allows the various apertures to give a further dimension especially when complimented by sunlight.
More Organic Form work
A Drop in the Ocean
I wanted to catch the reflections of the small glass droplets to convey a sense of freshness and light. The maroon droplet is the ‘Drop in the Ocean’.
Creating this piece is a lengthy process because it involves three firings in the kiln.
Item: 0214
Diameter: 25 cm Depth: 6 cm
Price: £80 SOLD
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Life Story
When fungal spores absorb water a division takes place and the circular growth is called a ‘colony’. Creating these bowls reminds me of nature.
I have made several of these lattice bowls which is quite time consuming but I really enjoy the construction.
Item: 0305
Diameter: 28cm Depth: 7cm
Price: £120
Burst
Nature finds a way of combining colours which is always a good guide to what ‘looks’ right. I love the contrast of these two colours and feel they show a burst of energy.
Item: 0228
Diameter: 27 cm Depth: 7 cm
Price: £80 SOLD
Freedom Pathway
Clean lines with a myriad of moving bubbles. Coloured glass used for kiln fusing usually has a metal content such as lead, copper or sulphur and different combinations may cause a reaction demonstrated by the white strip seen to the side of this bowl.
Item: 0229
Diameter: 29cm Depth: 7cm
Price: £80
Vibrant Life
Whilst considering life and colour I came across some photos, displayed at the Eden Project, of pollen and seeds which were taken with an electron microscope and magnified x 1500. These memories inspired some of the work for my lattice bowls.
Made with a white base glass and glass powders.
Item: 0267
Diameter: 28cm Depth: 7cm
Price: £120 SOLD
Contrast
Volcanic lava flow rising to the surface. The texture of orange and yellow is formed using broken pieces of clear glass and powders.
The holes are intentional making this unsuitable for liquids
Item: 0226
Diameter: 30cm. Depth: 6cm
Price: £80
Under the Microscope
The main attraction of this piece is the different bubbles giving various reflections and a feeling of rain on a window. This attracts and enhances the light with the combinations of blues and turquoises.
Item: 0320
Diameter: 22 cm. Depth: 5.5 cm.
Price: £85
Fresh Growth
In making this bowl I wanted to illustrate a network of tree roots seeking nourishment to encourage growth and anchor a tree to the ground.
Item: 0307
Diameter: 28cm Depth: 7cm
Price: £120
Ocean Life
The swaying movements of seaweed in a blue ocean. An organic shaped oval bowl which evolved after several experiments.
Item: 0311
The top is approximately 28cm long x 22cm wide.
Depth: Approximately: 6cm
Price: £85
Colour In Motion
The colours of a garden in summer.
The air trapped between two pieces of glass forms these fascinating bubbles.
Item: 0219
Diameter: 27cm. Depth: 7cm.
Price: £75
Contact me about Organic Form
Postage and Packaging varies per piece, please contact me for more information. Similiar pieces are available on request. Individual items may vary from the photos provided here. Use of natural materials will vary, for example on pieces which are mounted on a base.