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Fusing is my main focus, recently combined with more inventive ways of slumping to give flat glass a more three dimensional aspect. I’m also enjoying experimenting with frit designs so that I can work with thinner glass and create more delicate objects.
I create abstract glass art both 2D and 3D. I love to use colours, plus other materials within my glass work, to obtain both expected and unexpected reactions. My pieces are often meditative. In 2019 I began exploring organic substances within my glass work. Which has led onto the creation of my glass fossils collection. Exhibited at Glashaus II at Parndon mills in 2023. My thirteenth cosmos installation also recently arrived back from Belgium. Where it had been exhibited in The Enchanted Garden. I am part of the workinglass collective and that has been quite an adventure. I am also currently working with Open ArtBox CIC delivering glass workshops to individuals with early onset dementia and their carers. Whilst also being a part of the art of grieving community of artists. Which have just had another successful exhibition at the Salvation Army International headquarters in London. I also exhibit with Artsproject London at St Pancras hospital regulary.
I work primarily as a glassblower, using cane techniques that were first developed on Murano but I am interested in updating and innovating upon those traditions.
I run regular workshops mainly in painting on glass, and leaded panels in U.K. and from my studio in Croatia. Recent commissions include window panels for the church of St StephanIn Motovun built in late 1500s’. Panels were screen printed on clear glass clear glass; jeweler designed and developed through desire to combine my interest in story telling and creative writing. Other glass techniques include pate-de-verre, screen printing, casting, and painting on glass. More info www.istrauistri.blogspot.com
Recently been commissioned to do some fused work for the Army Benevolent Fund, for them to auction at various functions. Made 4 panels for Shepton Beauchamp church with some of the parishioners as part of a workshop day.
We’ve just completed two pieces for the Betting and Levy Board and Ascot Race Course. Also four memorials to commemorate the Falklands War. One is being flown out to the Falklands to the Parliament building, one will be placed in the Falkland War Memorial Chapel at Pangbourne College Berks (May 2022) and two will be auctioned at a VIP dinner.
A glass art installation at Minsmere Chapel ruin on the Suffolk Coast, funded by ACE, local trusts and over 40 individuals. Memorial glass art installation at Ipswich Hospital. Other work has included French windows, doors , windows, indoor and outdoor sculptures and a hanging wall piece. My method is mainly fusing but has included digital printing, sandblasting and some engraving. I run classes in my studio and hire it out to other artists from time to time.