Journal
Making
Here's a time lapse of the final stages in making a large sandblasted Rondelle in preparation for Kate's exhibition at Vessel Gallery, London.
Glass Delivered
Had a trip to the big city to drop some new pieces off at Vessel Gallery.
Necessary and brief parking by Mr Gillies.... very Ad Fab.
Blowing a Bit
It's a beautiful day up here, sunshine and clouds fill the sky.
It is a bit blowy, we are grateful the east coast has been spared the worst of the storm, though some of these gusts are a thing!
Hope you are having a good Sunday.
British Glass Biennale
We are very pleased to announce one of our new pieces has been selected for the British Glass Biennale 2024.
"One hundred and twenty-one artists were selected out of 326 applicants to present the most interesting, diverse and outstanding glass art made in the UK in the last two years.
The work forms a cutting-edge showcase of contemporary British based glass talent.
Prize winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 22 August at the Glasshouse, Stourbridge. Winners of the prizes chosen through public votes will be announced at the closing ceremony on 28 September.
The selected artists have been brave and innovative, using a wide range of styles and techniques both traditional and experimental."
Image - detail of the selected piece.
Vessel Gallery
Kate has an exhibition of new work 'Oculus' at Vessel Gallery London from May 1st until June 12th.
We have been making a series of new spun roundels and large bowls, developing and abstracting themes around the landscape and introducing new works that reference the sky and beyond.
Images and more details to follow of the pieces in monochrome and colourful overlay glass.
"It's been wonderful, creative winter, working with new materials and ideas, exploring established patterns and making fluid linear marks on the surfaces of some beautiful glass Stephen has made for me".
We are looking forward to sharing images of the exhibition in due course. If you are in or near London I hope you can visit.
The exhibition will be on during London Craft Week May 13 - 19 so that's two reasons to head to town.
Winters Colours
Our on a camera walk on the moor top the land management, cutting and burning of the moorland is clearly evident. This makes a complex collection shapes, textures and colours. Just beautiful.
Monochrome Summer Leaves
Sometimes, we make our studio bowls in a larger size.
We have a larger Monochrome Summer leaves available in the studio at the moment. Drop me a line for more info.
