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Recent conversations with viewers, have instilled confidence about this work making a necessary difference in the arts, expressing that it needs more exposure. I am seeking ways to confront, discuss and relate to what these challenges present for not only myself, but other transitioning veterans. This work establishes new possibilities and ideas which I believe will contribute to a learning opportunity within the art and veteran communities, moreover, healing for those who need support.
Fused glass ornaments, jewellery and art mainly made from reclaimed float glass.
I have shifted most of my practise to work with recycled glass. I love making something out of a waste product such as picture frames and bottles and enjoy finding unusual ways to add colour and form to clear glass.
I am fascinated by the way glass can change what is around it with its colours and refractions.
I like to make items for specific people or locations in the house. The fun is in the making and developing more standard projects. I asked the teacher at Creative Glass Bristol why my pieces took so long ,his instant reply was “ you never do what you’re told”. Glass is toys for adults.
I find leading less appealing than fusing but it is useful for combining more than one technique, hence the above door panel in my kitchen
Candice-Elena is passionate about the arts, environment, creative process and exchange of ideas. She was curator of the Inaugural British Glass Biennale 2004, 2006, 2008 and creative consultant in 2010. Creator and founder of ‘Wearing Glass – an exhibition of contemporary jewellery and body adornment’ 2000, 2005 with accompanying published catalogues.
Past chairman of the Contemporary Glass Society and Honorary Member. A graduate of West Surrey College of Art & Design with BA (Hons) Fine Art. From 1994-2004 worked at Peter Layton’s London Glassblowing Studio and Glass Art Gallery, as glass blower’s assistant, glass artist and curator.
Recent work has focused on making vessels inspired by plant fruits and other botanical forms in pate de verre.