Artistic Approach
"I approach glass with few preconceptions about what is possible. I am lucky that
I can experiment without the constraint of earning a living from my glass art. My
personal aesthetic and ideas can be persued instead of focussing on commercially
driven work."
Contrasting Elements
"Much of my work is informed by a study in contrasts. I struggle to create very simple,
elegant, traditionally shaped vessels. The shape of the vessel is contrasted by
color techniques that I employ, which are unique in the world of glass art. I often
incorporate a clear or monochromatic element into my work. This adds depth to the work and acts
as a frame for the more chaotically colored elements."
Inspiration from Nature
"The Interference series incorporates semi-random
patterns as seen in nature. Ripples on a lake, grain in a piece of wood, colored striations
in marble are all inspirations both in pattern and color. As the series evolves, I seek to
strike a balance between natural design elements and minimalist form."
Inspiration from Other Artistic Schools
"The Impressionist series of work is inspired by
painted work, particularly watercolors. The technique employed to make these pieces is
painting with colored glass bits onto the vessel during the blowing process. Warm glassworking
methods are used in the creation of the Interference
series. Each of these pieces are unique, with serendipity playing a role in the result equal to
the role played by the parameters under my control."
Personal Satisfaction
"Glass art will form an important part of my legacy; despite its fragility, it has the potential to
endure and be passed on to future generations. This is very different from the work I create as a
computer consultant. Every few years, the work containing my intellectual and creative energy is
obsoleted by change in either technology or business. One of the sources of my greatest satisfaction
is my glass will survive and be appreciated; we continue to appreciate glass made several thousand
years ago."