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Whispering Sweet Nothings. Recycling Narratives

Whilst studying Geology at the University of Edinburgh Hannah became fascinated by the mineralogy and the reactions between various elements, metals and compounds. This led her towards a passion for the alchemy of glass.
Capturing the nostalgic imagery of childhood, exposing hidden narratives, through cast sculptural glass stands at the core of Hannah’s work.
Passionate about sustainability and recycling,. Sweet Nothings are a series of individual, unique Cast Glass figures. Usually found in pairs, whispering ‘Sweet Nothings’ to one another.
What are they whispering?
‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot. Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’ (Dr Seuss, The Lorax).
Hannah Gibson BSc Geology MA Glass MSDC

My work focuses on mental health, and how particular emotions manifest in the brain. My most recent exhibition The Chemistry of Emotion, looked at the chemical structure of mood effecting Neuro Transmitters.

I am fascinated by the nature of glass, and its manipulation using both hot glass techniques and kiln forming. My current research focuses on uniting glassblowing and ladle casting to create intriguing spaces within cast glass.

Heike’s sculptures explore the interaction of colour, form and light in glass solids. Heike aims to make forms capable of transformation, ideally in several different ways. Her works can change depending on the viewing angle, when set into motion, and in different light conditions. Her current series of work is based on a concept called D-form: A three-dimensional form is created by joining the edges of two flat shapes with the same perimeter length. Outcomes are wildly different depending on the point at which the shapes are joined. The resulting abstract sculptures do not have a base, and can be displayed in different orientations.