These Sculptures Makes a Statement on Glassware Manufacturing
Mishal Omar — August 29, 2016 — Art & Design
References: ambercowan & thisiscolossal
The intricate glass sculptures designed by the artist Amber Cowan are striking to say the least.
The sculptures use color, shape and minor details to come together to form powerful pieces of art that function as a collection that is unlike any other. The pieces are made using fragments of vintage pressed glass and were designed to reference the "rise and fall of US glassware manufacturing." The intricate glass sculptures are vibrant and make up what looks like underwater coral reefs, detailed nature scenes and otherworldly images.
These colorful sculptures are each unique but follow similar patterns and themes throughout, offering insight into the world of glass manufacturing as well as the use of the material to produce fragile but powerful artwork.
The sculptures use color, shape and minor details to come together to form powerful pieces of art that function as a collection that is unlike any other. The pieces are made using fragments of vintage pressed glass and were designed to reference the "rise and fall of US glassware manufacturing." The intricate glass sculptures are vibrant and make up what looks like underwater coral reefs, detailed nature scenes and otherworldly images.
These colorful sculptures are each unique but follow similar patterns and themes throughout, offering insight into the world of glass manufacturing as well as the use of the material to produce fragile but powerful artwork.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Glassware Sculptures - Repurposing vintage glassware to create intricate sculptures that celebrate the art of glassmaking and embody sustainable practices.
2. Nature-inspired Glass Art - Using glass to capture the essence of nature and creating striking sculptures that showcase the intricate details of botanicals, underwater life, and other natural wonders.
3. Innovative Glass Manufacturing Techniques - Exploring new methods of glass manufacturing to create sustainable and unique pieces of art that showcase the versatility and beauty of the material.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Incorporating glass as a medium in fine art and exploring its limitless potential to create colorful and intricate sculptures.
2. Glass Manufacturing - Innovating glass manufacturing to cater to fragile yet intricate sculptures that are not only striking to look at but functional too.
3. Sustainability - Exploring ways to repurpose or upcycle materials like vintage pressed glass and other discarded glass pieces to create sustainability solutions that benefit the environment and offer unique products.
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