2019
author
Zuzanna Wrocławska (PL)
title
Combination of the pâte de verre technique with hand-blown glass in a functional object
degree
M.A. project
e-mail
school
Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw
supervisor
dr hab. Beata Mak-Sobota
The Harmonia vase collection combines two techniques of hot glass forming: hand-blowing and pâte de verre. The former is a traditional technique, whereas the latter is often used by glass artisans. The Harmonia line joins fragments which differ both formally and aesthetically even though they are derived from the same material. The shapes of the vases highlight the beauty of the flowers and grasses they hold. The pâte de verre elements contribute to the uniqueness of each vase owing to their organic nature. Inspired by the world of plants, the structure and purity of hand-blown glass additionally contributes to their bloom.