Email:mariadonnai@hotmail.com

Website:http://www.mariadonnai.co.uk

Region:Yorkshire

World country:United Kingdom

Technique:Casting, Kiln work

Occupation:Artist, Student

Discipline:Fine art

Areas of Interest:Networking, Techniques, Workshops

Product:Commission, Installations, Sculptural, Wall pieces

Country:United Kingdom

County:England

Maria Donnai

I am a visual artist working primarily with a combination of porcelain and glass. I aim to encourage people to pause, look twice and think about the increasing rate of species extinction. After completing a degree in Fine Art as a mature student, I am now continuing my studies towards an MA in Creative Practice. A career as a veterinary nurse and a lifetime surrounded by animals has left its mark – I have found that I return to animals and nature for inspiration. I discovered a new interest in watching birds during lockdown and they are the focus for my current work.

During the last year I have discovered the joys and frustrations of working with glass. I am trying to combine both porcelain and glass to create sculptural pieces that capture both the strength and fragility of birds. I have been experimenting with how to adapt fused and pate de verre methods of working in a quest to create the perfect glass feather!

Amber Feather , artists own

Double amber feathers , artists own

glass wing , artists own

essence of birdness 1 , artists own

white feather panel , artists own

Ammonite panel , artists own

ammonite panels , artists own

Grey feather , artists own

essence of birdness 2 , artists own