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In meiner künstlerischen Praxis verfolge ich einen mehrstufigen, einzigartigen Schaffensprozess, der die Entstehung meiner Werke prägt. Ich richte meinen Fokus auf die Rückseite des Glases, wo ich verschiedene Materialien gezielt auftrage. Dieser methodische Ansatz bildet das Fundament meiner Technik. Danach lasse ich jede Schicht mindestens 24 Stunden trocknen, was zur Stabilität und Klarheit des Ergebnisses beiträgt. Sobald alle Schichten getrocknet sind, fixiere ich sie mit Harz, um die farbintensiven Schichten nachhaltig zu bewahren. Erst beim Umdrehen des Glases offenbart sich das vollendete Kunstwerk. Meine neuartige Methode schafft organisch wirkende Strukturen, die an das fließende Spiel von Lava erinnern und durch strahlende Farben unterstützt werden. Diese Technik überzeugt durch ihre Einzigartigkeit und bringt die verborgene Schönheit des Materials ans Tageslicht.

Most of my current work is based on bringing the forest and sea to life with colour and texture. I also love capturing moments in glass and have undertaken commission portraits and memories in glass. Its a continuous learning experience which I love.

I am within a year of finishing a B.A. course in Glass and Ceramics at the University of Sunderland, where I have gained new skills in glass art, specialising in kiln-firing and glass casting. The department is equipped with a wide range of equipment including multiple kilns, waterjet cutter, architectural glass department, as well as hot glass and flameworking, and all of these have found a place in my work.
A recent project, showcased at the Undergraduate Research Conference in Newcastle, explored different types of glass and casting methods expressing aspects of water pollution, with uranium glass representing toxicity, and bubbles rising through cloudy glass refer to methane escaping from sediment. These samples will lead to larger cast pieces showcasing water pollution. Attractive but deadly!
I feel very fortunate to have benefited from skilled teaching in a welcoming environment to learn new skills. Unfortunately the course will close in 2026.

This body of work explores the emotional resonance of colour through kiln-pressed glass, translating the fluid line work of 2D neurographic art into a tactile, three-dimensional form. Each piece investigates how form, texture, and palette can reflect the psychological and emotional fluctuations we experience throughout life. By layering transparent and opalescent glass in the kiln, painterly surfaces emerge—evoking a sense of inner movement and depth. Colour plays a central role, with hues chosen to symbolise emotional states, from turbulence and intensity to calm and renewal. Sandblasted, flowing lines curve across the surface, echoing the non-linear paths we navigate as human beings. These etched marks symbolise both disruption and continuity, referencing the subconscious patterns found in neurographic drawing. The resulting works are intimate and reflective—inviting the viewer to explore their own internal landscape and consider the quiet strength found in emotional vulnerability and transformation.

I am drawn to colour, pattern, and processes. The kaleidoscope effect of rose windows and complex tracery patters from medieval cathedral construction, form the basic structure of my designs. As well as my own designs, I work to commission.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a glass artist and educator, a Fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Accredited Stained Glass Conservator with over 38 years experience running my own studio. I design and make glass artworks for public spaces, private homes and churches, I make traditional stained glass and enjoy working with new techniques to push the creative boundaries of the medium. I run courses throughout the year at my studio in Leicestershire, teaching adults glass painting and making stained glass windows. Connect with me on social media – just type in DerekHuntArtist and you’ll find me! Message me for more information on courses or commissions and check out my YouTube channel below where I share my passion for glass.

My day to day work tends to focus on vessels, suncatchers, decorative items and garden pieces, but I also take comissions for larger panels and splashbacks too. I attend an variety of local maker markets with this glass work, along with open studio and local exhibition events too. I also design, pull and sell vitrigraph murrini for use in my own work and others to use.

When time allows I love creating more intricate pieces of work, and taking time to experiment with different techniques., for example I love playing with lampworking and casting.

I’m currently exploring the many different techniques available within the glassy field, to celebrate my deep love of Dorset and it’s natural environment.