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Kiln formed glass
25 x 50 x 28 cm
2024
With each of the different threads of my artistic practice I work with the glass to create pieces which have a strong sense of place and concept.
We take memory for granted, recollections of myriads of details and the events which define the chapters of our lives. But our mind is vulnerable to disease, to Alzheimer’s causing parts of the brain atrophy.
The eggs of Carl Faberge epitomise riches and enlightenment, power and strength.
The eggs are my metaphor for intellect, cast in the form of a brain. ‘The tree of recollection’ uses semi-precious stones and gold to convey creativity and life’s victories. The leaves and petals are each a memory, viewed by the owl.
Faberge eggs have the joy of a surprise hidden in the interior. I have exchanged this for the shock of loss in the counter piece, a crow, is devoid of life.
In ‘Life is no longer what it was’ symbols of power represent life’s battles won, semi-precious stones our victories.
The counter piece shows a war-torn desolate landscape based on Paul Nash’s painting from WW1
Kiln formed glass
25 x 50 x 28 cm
2024
With each of the different threads of my artistic practice I work with the glass to create pieces which have a strong sense of place and concept.
We take memory for granted, recollections of myriads of details and the events which define the chapters of our lives. But our mind is vulnerable to disease, to Alzheimer’s causing parts of the brain atrophy.
The eggs of Carl Faberge epitomise riches and enlightenment, power and strength.
The eggs are my metaphor for intellect, cast in the form of a brain. ‘The tree of recollection’ uses semi-precious stones and gold to convey creativity and life’s victories. The leaves and petals are each a memory, viewed by the owl.
Faberge eggs have the joy of a surprise hidden in the interior. I have exchanged this for the shock of loss in the counter piece, a crow, is devoid of life.
In ‘Life is no longer what it was’ symbols of power represent life’s battles won, semi-precious stones our victories.
The counter piece shows a war-torn desolate landscape based on Paul Nash’s painting from WW1