Recent works featured in her 2021 collection ‘Menstr-hood’ communicate the inevitable battles which occur within the body due to the functions of the female reproductive system, reflecting specifically upon menstruation and fertility.
The collection features five glass blown forms, four of which were created by blowing into molds made from life-cast parts of the body in positions to relieve or ease menstrual pain. The pieces progress through childhood to adulthood reflecting upon how Menstruation can influence fragility in the mind and body.
The contrast of soft and sharp surfaces, forms that are broken and whole and the change in weight and scale of each of the bodies reflect how experiencing your monthly cycle can increase internal anxieties and insecurities due to the negativity which society holds against women and Menstruation.
This collection was created in order to begin and encourage open conversations about periods and other bodily processes related to fertility.
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I cover all aspects of commercial photography but it’s glass I’ve become associated with. I give free no hassle quotes on projects. If you want to pop into the studio or discus a project please get in touch. I can tailor most budgets from students to international names you are treated the same. I have a studio based in Wolverhampton with good links
Music related pieces, birds, painted religious pieces, windows
Shivashtie uses glass for its ability to see through – focussing on what is happening inside rather than what is on the surface. It is with this in mind that Shivashtie’s glass heads are devoted to looking beyond the outside to the imaginations of the world within.
I would describe my work as organic,abstract with a sprinkle of spirituality.I tend to have a very basic idea and just let my imagination lead the way .Each of my pieces are unique .I’m just out of my Buddha zone and entering the realm of angels.
Currently making wall art, bowls, drop outs and trying out new techniques. Recently attended a Master class with Amanda Simmons on kiln formed tall vessels.