Cougar Glass Ltd - Contemporary Glass Society

Region:Greater London

Technique:Casting, Kiln work, Leaded and stained

Occupation:Artist

Discipline:Decorative, Design, Sculptural

Areas of Interest:Exhibition, Techniques, Workshops

Product:Architectural, Commission, Design/ Functional/ interiors, Fine Art, Installations, Jewellery, Lighting, Public art, Sculptural, Sculpture, Table ware, Wall pieces, Windows

Country:United Kingdom

County:Greater London

You can buy my work from:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cougarglassltd

Social media Links:
www.instagram.com/cougarglass
www.coutureglass.com

APRIL HILLINGROSS

Having worked with all forms of glass, for over 20 years, I still enjoy the creative process of experimenting with different techniques and producing works of art with this wonderful medium. Casting and kiln-formed work is a particular passion of mine and I have recently set up a studio to give me the space and time to develop my art in this area. My work is often inspired by nature, animals, and raising awareness of conservation issues. As a result, my artwork is often mixed-media in nature, incorporating natural wood, metal and concrete to compliment Recycled Glass. I love coming up with ideas to create in glass that often involve new ways if using glass which I have not seen before or learnt. This leads to experimentation with glass which I enjoy with a passion. The final pieces in these experimentations often become pieces of interest and beauty in their own right.

COUTURE GLASS COLLECTION

I have long though about wanting to create wearable glass clothes.

Recently I have been making glass items to be worn using various techniques including painting and casting techniques. At present these items I have been able to wear and will be working on mounting and selling as Objet d’art.

I view these glass clothing items as ‘Cinderella’s Wardrobe’, she had the shoes so why not the clothes?
I love that glass relays a sense of vulnerability and yet strength at the same time. By wearing glass I can create a vision of wearing my fragility on the outside.
In this current collection of items I hope to relay the beauty of the feminine form with the attributes of glass to create striking, elegant silhouettes that hark back to a bygone era and yet retain a modern forward progressive use of glass.