Prehistoric Figurine Carvings

Inspired by an archaeology assignment to recreate a prehistoric female figurine, 'the flattened figurine' or 'the nun'.

I first carved it in talc with my friend for the assignment. Then I carved it in wood to press into sand, and pour hot glass onto the imprint. (It's in the kiln now!)

City-Scape I

Inspired by Surrealist in-scapes, I use my home, New York, and my instincts to generate the creation of abstract ‘city-scapes’. My first glass city-scape was this fused and slumped plate. I love the dynamism and continuous movement of a circular form. The glass's sheen also emphasize the romantic visual articulation of a bustling city.

Glass Kiln Work, Turtle

I sculpted clay, made it into a wax, cast it into a plaster, steamed out the wax and pulled out the clay, carefully placed colored frit and clear cullet, hours and hours later it emerges from the kiln: one beautiful turtle.

I think I'll call him Squirt. (A Finding Nemo honorary)