pate de verre

Semi-transparent, decorative form, 26x26x5cm pate-de-verre, lustres. A silver coloured spiral, placed into the centre of the form, accentuates the curves of the form itself.

Semi-transparent, decorative plate, 38-cm diameter, pate-de-verre, lustres. Five glass leaves, placed into the centre of the plate, underline the 'decorative aspect' and add contrasting texture.

Fused glass

Freestanding screen, fused with metallic leaf and copper foil. Lustered and embossed sections enhance the effect with differing light.
38x25x5cm

Decorative form, incorporating painted enamels and metal leaf, fused in between two layers of glass sheets, resulting in glossy surface. Slumped to achieve  interesting, grooved texture.
28x28x4cm

Lead crystal glass      8.5x5x5cm

Lead crystal glass      11x6x5.5cm

'panta rei'
Kiln cast head forms. This process leaves mould marks and traces of a liquid history, making each piece unique. The title 'panta rei' translates 'everything flows' [a summary of the philosophy of Heraclitus]

by        hojudesigns