Hashtag Glass Sculpture - MINIMAL COLLECTION 000011786
Hashtag by James AlexanderWall mounted.Free blown hot sculpted glass with gold leaf detailMounted on one of James' old skateboard decksJames' figurative work explores self image, branding and status symbols within popular culture. Through his work he explores the boundaries of our projected selves, as well as the objects and attitudes we use to cover up our own insecurities.Within making these pieces James has not only been able to manipulate the glass, but also push the boundaries of the material.
Dimensions;
Height: 30 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 16 cm
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James uses glass as a canvas to create abstract sceneries, which draw the viewer to gaze within for the beauty of the canework. The transparent top of his Metamorphic pieces reflect the inner patterning, creating a whole reflected world. He uses the erosion of the coastal area where he grew up as his inspiration and is a freehand glass blower and sculptor.
James gained a BA Hons in Applied Arts at Bournemouth University, where he became fascinated by glassblowing under the tuition of Rob Marshall.
Since then he has worked for numerous studios which include Peter Layton’s London Glassblowing, Michael Ruh’s Studio, Simon Moore’s Studio and James Adlington’s Exmoor Glass as well a demonstrator at the Nationaal Glas Museum in Leerdam Holland.
"My main source of inspiration comes from the beautiful scenery around where I was brought up in Cornwall."
