During my years of self-employment my work has been predominantly commission work. I studied at the City of Glasgow College 2019/20 to enhance my skillset, exploring my own ideas and developing my artistic expression.
With a background in psychological and therapeutic approaches and knowledge in psychotherapeutic frameworks, system-theories as well as constructivism, my personal interest away from commissions lies in capturing associations and networks.
Currently I am experimenting with ideas of nature, nurture, motherhood and modern lifestyle which also touches on our ambivalent connections to the natural world, technologies, and social-economic perspectives. If you are interested in this side of my work, please have a look at my personal Instagram account: @stephanie_whatley_glass
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Fused,cast and hot glass with inclusions, Commissions, Architectural and gallery work,courses. Recently obtained MA in Applied Art and Design from Wolverhampton University
Next one man exhibition installation is The Colour Of India starting May 2014 and touring throughout Wales until December 2015. See www.billswannglass.co.uk for more details
Recent introduction of bronze cast figures in sculptural pieces
Recent projects involve some installation pieces and learning new skills in coldworking and lampworking.
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