Cyclical Eclipse
Refracting off a singular vessel, Light experiment delves into the discovery of a new phenomenon , where light interacts with the rigid transparency of the glass vessel. The work rotates marginally, inviting viewers to experience its constant shift. Underpinning the work lies the idea of a glimpse of light which never remains the same for long.
Cyclical Halo in Context with Hand Blown Refractor
Cyclical Halo Refractions :Total Eclipse
Cyclical Halo Refractions :Total Eclipse
Cyclical Halo with Hand Blown Refractor in the foreground, Partial Eclipse with refractions
Glass Mobile
The Glass Mobile consists of various thin strands of glass, toughened by interaction with water. The stress experienced by individual strands provides fluid and strong shapes which, when intertwines create this fluid lattice. The use of water to maipulate the strands provides resonance to the tension of lightwaves and the way which plants grow towards light.
Optical Abberations in glass droplet
The Glass Mobile with fallout
glass fallout displayed behind the mobile
What happens when the Moon sets?
What happens when the Moon sets? Follows an experimental idea of the change ight has on a fluid environment. The work follows inspiration from refractions seen in sunlight, linking time to the contrast of moonlight refractions on a bed of water. The refracting light differs but its fluidity creates constant change ,similar to sunlight on a reflective surface.
The work consists of handblown glass dishes projected with a spotlight to refract light and reflect off the work.
Stair Grips (Trellis)
Stair Grips (Trellis) explores a simple design which was developed in response to taxonomical botanical research which underpinned the progression in my practice over Level 6. The work explores negative space of wallpaper and the hidden deceitfulness behind victorian wallpaper manufacture. The final iteration , produced alongside my essay : ‘TheDeceptive nature of victorian plants’, explored the danger behind flowers, specifically William Morris’ designs which saw large cases of arsenic poisoning affect the nation.
Inital Iteration of Trellis
Sunlight shadows of Initial Iteration of Trellis
Macro Image of Initial Iteration of Trellis
Layered Artefacts
Layered Artefact 1: side view
Layered Artefact 2: side view
Layered Artefact 2: top view
Layered Artefact 3 :top view
Layered Artefact 3 :side view
Poisonous Vessels
Poisonous Vessels was an outcome also produced alongside my essay: ‘The Deceptive nature of victorian plants’, exploring the taxonomical trends of the victorian age, using visual prompts on common found glassware. Glassware was a symbol of status as a decorative object, often found in larger amounts in wealthy households, similar to those who bought into ‘modern’ medicines and botanical trends . These trends often left people unbeknown to poison themselves from picking the wrong plant or visiting thr apothecary for a medicine which Would do more harm than good. The vessels below depict a green representing scheeles green in different dosages. The labels, mimicing embossed apothecary/lab labes depict various common poiosns or the poision which the victim would recieve.
