Interior
Stained Glass Roundel for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Russell
I am delighted to have won the Lord Mayor Reflects 2022 Stained Glass Roundel Competition! My design was selected to commemorate the mayoralty of the most recent Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Russell. The contemporary stained glass piece reflects the ambition and creative innovation, inspired by the Lord Mayor's quest for his theme Global UK – ‘The New Future’, connecting our cities through Trade, Innovation and Culture.
It was my pleasure to create the stained glass Roundel for the Lord Mayor and to personally present him with the piece at the wonderful 7th Reflections of The Lord Mayor Gala Evening at the Guildhall Art Gallery in London, which was a truly memorable and special event, one I will always cherish to be part of.
Special thanks to the LMReflects CEO Chris Seow for organising this fantastic annual event which celebrates the ancient office of The Lord Mayor of London. Equally the event offers a wonderful opportunity to bring together various livery companies, and to engage with the creativity of young people, professional stained glass artists and musicians. I am also grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass and the judging panel for this wonderful opportunity. You can read more about the event and my inspiration here and watch a short video of me making the Roundel here.
A brief summary of techniques ... Acid etched mouth blown glass, hand engraved and painted with enamels, silver stained, layered with kiln formed glass and embellished with 24 carat gold details. The piece is finished with lead came put around the perimeter and presented in bespoke made forged steel stand.
Oculus
Roundel size: 30 cm diameter, presented one a bespoke forged steel stand. * SOLD*
Oculus is my recent piece I really loved creating! Oculus meaning an ‘Eye’ in Latin is a piece inspired by Space, particularly Nebulas and it is my analogical expression of something mysterious and magical. Its appearance changes unexpectedly according to its position to the light and the viewer's perspective.
Oculus makes a perfect addition to your home. . Available in different colours with your personal message engraved on the back. You can get in touch here... I love creating Oculus even more personal and especially made for you.
View this glass artwork in the SHOP.
Autumn's Glow
35 x 35 x 5 cm . Autumn’s Glow is LED back lit wall piece, which was a pure joy to create for a wonderful client who wished for an autumnal woodland. The piece is in its entirety made out of fused glass, hand painted and set into bespoke wooden frame.
How to get your very own? It all starts here!
Lady Ocean
A fused glass piece hand painted with vitreous enamels created for the British Society of Master Glass Painters Centenary Touring Exhibition. Inspired by the element of water and the recent documentary 'Seaspiracy'. The piece conveys an emotion set within an ethereal being – calm, yet concerned - responding to the alarming issues of marine welfare and increasingly worsening health of our ocean.
Available to purchase from the online SHOP.
Centenary Exhibition Tour:
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Ely Cathedral 17 September – 31 October 2021
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Winchester Cathedral 4 – 25 November 2021
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All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol 1 December 2021 – 30 January 2022
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National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 5 February – 8 May 2022
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Wells Cathedral 17 May – 10 June 2022
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Worcester Cathedral 14 June – 22 June 2022
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Oxford Festival of the Arts 24 June – 17 July 2022
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Lichfield Cathedral 19 July – 23 August 2022
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International Festival of Glass, Stourbridge 26-29 August 2022
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Manchester Cathedral 1 September- 24 November 2022
Cambridge Panel
A delicate round panel I had the pleasure making for Lord Eatwell, a professor and current President of Queens’ College, Cambridge. This was a delightful project to have worked on for Recclesia Ltd and the panel is now situated at the President’s Lodge at Queens’ College, where it’s likely to remain for the next 200 + years.
The heraldic motive, representing a family coat of arms, is interpreted in glass through a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques. The mouth blown flash glass is etched, engraved, hand painted, enamelled and layered with an additional glass sheet forming a golden floral background, with a vignette like finish that adds depth and density to the entire composition.
Considering its size, 320 mm in diameter, this unique panel belongs amongst one of the most technically elaborate, precision demanding pieces I have worked on so far and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Forest Glass Blinds, commissioned by a private residence in Geneva.
I always enjoy designing glass art for a specific architectural location, which is what already gives my artwork a very useful purpose. However, combining glass art with an actual function is what really excites me. That’s why I’ve designed and made Glass Blinds. The piece is not only an aesthetic feature, but also a practical part of a building with its moveable glass louvers constantly tweaking the look and atmosphere of the interior.
Due to the combination of techniques the panel behaves as a natural light box and remains luminous even on a cloudy day.
Some of the fabrication methods I’ve used include hand painting, silk screening, silver stain, deep sand carving and surface etching. I’ve also added some fine lustrous details hand painted with genuine platinum.
If you can imagine similar Glass Blinds as a unique feature in your home or office, please contact me with your enquiries.
Adie Quit Smoking
This exhibition piece is a life size portrait of my lovely friend and it conveys a positive and encouraging message to anyone aiming to give up smoking. As a healthier option I have depicted Adie, with a touch of humour, holding an asparagus in one hand, as opposed to a cigaret, and in his other hand an egg instead of an ashtray.
The LED backlit stained glass panel is entirely hand painted, featuring original Victorian glass and unique mouth blown flash glass.
Just like any design work made in glass, Portrait in glass is incredibly durable and its life can span over hundreds of years and so it can become a family treasure for generations. Should you see yourself or your loved ones in stained glass or glass art, feel free to get in touch.
Forest Views
Forest Views is a back-lit glass piece which purpose is not only to aesthetically compliment the interior but also to evoke a pleasant atmosphere while lit. My inspiration came from observing the seasons. Particularly how light influences the atmosphere in nature and creates a special ambiance when entering the foliage of trees.
The piece has been hand painted and made through a combination of techniques such as enamelling combined with sand blasting, silk-screening and acid etching. The panel also features unique effects achieved by layered glass decorated with silver and genuine platinum. .
Designed for a Yorkshire based client. Available on commission.
Angel
The hand painted stained glass piece has some lovely flash red and a red on blue glass that has been acid etched in fluid expressive marks surrounding the replica of a little Victorian cherub.
'Golden Hour ', mixed media
Living in the beautiful countryside of West Yorkshire my work is always strongly influenced by nature and natural elements.
Original artwork and signed prints available.
