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Interactive glass puppets Inspired by Mexico’s cultural traditions known as Mojigangas

The inspiration in my work comes from many areas of my life, my architectural training being the basis for my observation of the world around me and informing form and structure in my work.
Light and colour are vital to my work, how they interact with the physical plain is the question that I continually strive to answer.
I am currently working on a project where I have illustrated The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. This forms the basis for my exploration in glass of love, power, sexuality and the human soul.

Started in 2020
Primeval Series
FROM FIGURATIVE TO ABSTRACTION
The moment before, frozen and ephemeral, the human emotion contained and the creation of a galaxy in the making….Human psyche / Universe.
A dialogue between representational art on paper and canvas and abstract art with sculptures made of glass paste on paper, fused in sand. Symbiotic theme and mediums for two distinct techniques.

I generally create my work using kiln formed fused glass and copper foiling techniques as well as some traditional stained glass pieces. I’ve done a little hot glass works and love the speed at which you need to work to create form and structure.
I have been fortunate enough to work on a collaborative fused glass window within a local Primary school, where every child and teacher contributed to the piece sited within the main school hall.

Recent commissions include large bespoke focal point bowls and functional platters

After studying Drawing and Painting at Glasgow School of Art and working as a professional book cover artist for 5 years, Brian decided to try his hand at making a stained glass panel and after attending a stained glass course at Glasgow School of Art and realising how much he loved the medium of glass, he decided that would be his journey….to study, design and make stained glass panels. Utilising techniques that have been around for centuries, Brian strives to create beautiful, evocative and atmospheric stained glass. Using techniques such as acid etched glass, high fired paint, enamel and silver stain, Brian strives to create very high standard stained glass panels for exhibition and for his commissioned work.
He also is involved in doing restoration work varying from private residential to ecclesiastical projects.
Recently, he has completed various restoration projects and a large commission for an Arts and Crafts set of stained glass windows in Helensburgh. Currently he is working on a stained glass commission of an allegorical harvest scene for a house in London, He lives and works in Glasgow.

My life long love of glass is reflected in my studio practice comprises of three elements:
The creation of customer led commissions in traditionally painted, stained and etched leaded panels that can be installed in windows or backlit frames,
The delivery of workshops to secondary school classes, community groups and individuals intended to inspire the next generation of glass artist,
The creation of exhibition pieces that express my exploration of theological, historical and environmental subjects.

Pre Covid-19 lockdown, I completed a 14 week program of workshops with a central Scotland secondary school, delivering to years 1 to 6. The program incorporated all elements of the curriculum and delivered a broad body of work that included a 4m long stained glass window design into a local hospice, a public exhibition and sale of work which raised funds for the local hospice, evidence for Advanced Higher portfolio submissions, community partnerships and a sustainable model for continued learning.