My final project was called ‘Catharsis’. I focused on the battling emotions many have had to cope with over lockdown. A Youngminds survey taken in summer 2020 recorded that 80% of respondents said the coronavirus pandemic made their mental health worse. I hope my work creates those negative emotions in a physical form to bring a cathartic feeling to the audience as they can relate my work to their own battle.
Catharsis- CGS Glass Sellers’ New Graduate glass prize winner 2021
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Eva’s glasswork is designed to interact with natural light to bring patterns of colour to interiors, and is informed by the Japanese concept of MA – the importance of the spaces around and between things. Eva says “I first became aware of the concept of MA when reading about garden design. It resonated with me immediately as I realised that I had been unconsciously using it in my glasswork. The backgrounds and clear areas of my designs are as important to me as their subjects, and I strive to create a harmonious and balanced relationship between the two.” Eva’s jewellery is created from specialised dichroic glass which has the unique property of reflecting one colour while transmitting another. The different colours can be observed by viewing from different angles. Eva finishes all her jewellery pieces with high quality silver or silver plated fittings.
Often using unique surfaces, such as hand-made paper and wood, Sharon employs various techniques to convey strong visual and conceptual themes, which display a keen sense of aesthetics; focussing mainly on politics, nature and the environment.