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Free Fall
2023
flamework, mixed media
installation consisting of 9 pieces
aprox 23x33x16cm each
photo's - Krista Israel and Endrik de Jager
Part of the collection of Glasmuseum Lette - Ensting Stiftung Alterhof Herding, Germany
As a deadly pandemic, economic and physical insecurity and violent conflict plagued the world,
democracies suffered losses in their fight against authoritarianism, shifting the international
balance in favor of tyranny, making it feel like the world and emotions about its current state are in
a free fall. The installation contains 9 objects hanging from the ceiling. Forgiveness, unconditional love, caring, gentleness, sincerity and an idealistic view of the world are among the characteristics most often attributed to the symbolism of number nine.
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Until The Answer Comes, Or A Worry Disappears
2021
flamework, kiln forming, cold assemble
approx 150 x 90 x 117cm
photographer- Steven van Kooijk Photography
A rocking chair in which many of us were cradled when we were babies. The pandemic was the time for this work to emerge - it brings back a sense of safety, security, wellbeing. Making such a large work was a huge challenge. At the same time, crafting the tens of thousands parts for the glass fur was a grip to hold on to. Not worrying, not thinking, just creating. The repetitive work is something that makes sense, being in control in a time were so many things are out of our control.
A vintage chair, that has cradled 2 generations, is covered in over 45.000 flameworked glass parts. Each part is handmade and cold assembled to the chair, table and the telephone. The texture of the worn down parts of the chair like the seat, is made of small cut pieces of glass rod. In contradiction to the flameworked texture wich is 'soft' to the touch, the seat is scratchy. The horn of the vintage telephone is dangling over the side of the table, to highlight the the waiting, or maybe the answer that has come.
2021
flamework, kiln forming, cold assemble
approx 150 x 90 x 117cm
photographer- Steven van Kooijk Photography
A rocking chair in which many of us were cradled when we were babies. The pandemic was the time for this work to emerge - it brings back a sense of safety, security, wellbeing. Making such a large work was a huge challenge. At the same time, crafting the tens of thousands parts for the glass fur was a grip to hold on to. Not worrying, not thinking, just creating. The repetitive work is something that makes sense, being in control in a time were so many things are out of our control.
A vintage chair, that has cradled 2 generations, is covered in over 45.000 flameworked glass parts. Each part is handmade and cold assembled to the chair, table and the telephone. The texture of the worn down parts of the chair like the seat, is made of small cut pieces of glass rod. In contradiction to the flameworked texture wich is 'soft' to the touch, the seat is scratchy. The horn of the vintage telephone is dangling over the side of the table, to highlight the the waiting, or maybe the answer that has come.
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Rise Of The City
2017
flamework, on site installation
20 cm highest, installation aprox. 100 cm diameter
photo - Krista Israel
2017
flamework, on site installation
20 cm highest, installation aprox. 100 cm diameter
photo - Krista Israel
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Taking My Coat Off
2013
borosilicate glass, handmade coat, roccaille glassbeads, redecorated vintage chair, flamework, cold assembly
50 x 50 x 82 cm
photo - Steven van Kooijk Photography
Part of the collection of Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg / European Museum fur Modern Glas, Germany
2013
borosilicate glass, handmade coat, roccaille glassbeads, redecorated vintage chair, flamework, cold assembly
50 x 50 x 82 cm
photo - Steven van Kooijk Photography
Part of the collection of Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg / European Museum fur Modern Glas, Germany