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Glass exists as an amorphous solid—fluid yet resilient, always in flux.
In the hot shop, a process unfolds as an intimate dialogue where the labor of shaping glass becomes a transformative exchange between body and medium.
Interacting with glass in its molten state demands that I move my body as a tool and conduit for giving form to the work in a performative and intimate dance.
As I shape glass, the material shapes my body.
Engaging with this molten material makes me more aware of my breath and body. My breath expands the glass during this molten window of time—it is as though I am breathing life into the material—while using heat and time determines the placement and outcome of thebubble’s shape.
The act of shaping glass is deeply tied to my breath. Each exhalation expands the molten form, as though breathing life into the material itself. This exchange heightens my awareness of the body’s role in creation, as physiology directly influences the outcome.
The bench serves as a site of convergence, where body and tools coexist in the labor of making. Tools—jacks, tweezers, diamond shears, scissors, and paper—are arranged at arm’s reach, ready to extend my gestures into the material. In this intimate setting, I confront the ever-evolving nature of glass, forging a relationship that is as much about shaping as it is about being shaped.
The sculptural body becomes a conduit for exploring space, materiality, and the human condition.
It engages the physicality of both the artist and the viewer, creating a tactile dialogue between form and perception.
Through its presence, sculpture invites viewers to experience art in a tangible, immersive way.
This physical interaction enhances the emotional and intellectual impact of the work, making sculpture a profound medium for my artistic expression.
Through its presence, sculpture invites viewers to experience art in a tangible, immersive way.
This physical interaction enhances the emotional and intellectual impact of the work, making sculpture a profound medium for my artistic expression.
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