Inspiration for this glass collection derives from the concept of 'hidden beauty' and metamorphosis.

As a subject or theme I explored cocoons as my main focus, their bulbous changing organic forms and sections lend themselves to the blown glass process, where air entrapment forms sections according to the Read More...

Inspiration for this glass collection derives from the concept of 'hidden beauty' and metamorphosis.

As a subject or theme I explored cocoons as my main focus, their bulbous changing organic forms and sections lend themselves to the blown glass process, where air entrapment forms sections according to the necking in of the hot molten glass.

The inside and the outside of the pieces capture the contrasting elements of a cocoon, the outside being simple and uncomplicated in form, in contrast to the inside which is detailed and sometimes intricate, reflecting the complexcities that belie the calm exterior of the cocoon.

The patterns themselves are also inspired by the animal kingdom, a rich source taken from the surface of animals skins.

The pieces are made using traditional hot glass techniques, with blown inclusions.

The decoration is made using the hot glass process, allowed to cool, then coldwork and then reintroduced back into the hot glass piece, where expansion of the glass distorts the pattern.

Both functional and non-functional pieces are areas of interest to me. The work is cut and polished to reveal inner spaces and detail.