Arts Thread

I primarily work with glass and have explored techniques such as glass casting and kiln forming, to create layered, natural, and organic forms. Conceptual jewellery as wearable sculpture is at the core of my work. I explore how the use of material interacts with the human form, highlighting the figure when sculpting the glass. The body brings my work to life by giving it movement and scale. In the degree collection, I have experimented with scallop shells and mussel shells, pushing them to their limits to transform them. In nature when a shell breaks down it makes sand, a raw material used in the manufacture of glass. Through manipulation, I change the qualities of the glass to appear more delicate and represent a soft form. The relationship between the two materials emphasises the importance of nature to the pieces. My work expresses moments of balance, vulnerability and femininity.