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Phone:07719971002
Email:samantha.donaldson@network.rca.ac.uk
Website:http://www.samanthadonaldsonglass.com
Region:East of England
Technique:Cold work, Hot glass
Occupation:Artist
Discipline:Decorative, Sculptural
Areas of Interest:Competitions, Exhibition, Publications
Product:Commission, Sculptural, Sculpture
Country:United Kingdom
County:Cambridgeshire
Samantha Donaldson
Samantha has always been fascinated by the ever changing perceptions between the viewer and a curiously unfamiliar object of desire.
Studying minerals like agate forming under intense pressure and heat, Donaldson became intrigued by the way that such multi-layered and multi-coloured order forms out of such chaos. She soon discovered she could explore a similar thrill of slicing through rocks by using cutting and polishing techniques to transform blown glass forms, freezing a moment in time, creating stunning optical effects refracting light and movement.
Initially inspired by geological layering and formations, Samantha overlaps transparent layers, blurring the lines between nature and fantasy. With a truly celebratory use of colour, these organic and futuristic, yet elegantly curious sculptures make depth seem limitless.
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Vug in Turquoise and Purple , Agata Pec Photography
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Vug in Turquoise and Purple , Agata Pec Photography
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Ice Vugs , Agata Pec Photography
Vug in Gold and Fuchsia , Agata Pec Photography
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Vugs , Agata Pec Photography
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Vugs in Emerald , Agata Pec Photography