WIP...

image courtesy of Jochen Holz

This is one of the first images I've seen of the wineglass from the Cross-Fire animation. The piece has come alive since interpreted in glass compared to the static nature of the resin prototype. I'm also currently writing the synopsis for the Cross-Fire series to be exhibited in March.

The focus of this project has never been the technology utilized instead the narrative and vision of the project. More recently the saturation of new digital technology within the applied art sector has created a 'smoke and mirrors' affect on the actual artifact. The 'grey' area as many describe this current in-between state of Art, Craft & Design perhaps needs to be solely grounded on the 'Why' rather the 'How'. I recently give a short interview regarding the current state of British glass and commented on how perhaps the strive to create optical perfection has taken experimentation as it's victim. Perhaps this is a controversial statement however one I feel needs to be seen as a challenge for the upcoming British Glass Biennale in August this year.