Phone:07977460919

Email:piprstacey@yahoo.co.uk

Website:http://www.glassbotanicals.co.uk

Region:South East England

Technique:Casting, Kiln work

Occupation:Artist

Discipline:Decorative, Design, Sculptural

Areas of Interest:Conferences, Exhibition, Techniques

Product:Wall pieces, Sculpture, Design/ Functional/ interiors, Sculptural, Commission

Country:United Kingdom

County:Oxfordshire




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Pip Stacey

I knew from my first involvement that I was going to continue working with glass, who wouldn't once you learn the numerous ways in which it can be used. You can trial ideas for weeks or months before finally opening the kiln to see the piece that makes your soul sing. After experimenting for 18 years, I have still only brushed the surface of its capabilities, but I am finally finding the path that it wants me to take. I have been a gardener for over 24 years, during this time I was bequeathed a small sum from a client which bought my first kiln and grinder. Though no longer with us, she continues to inspire me to this day.

Having always been a gardener at heart, my art is a fusion of two passions – the organic beauty of gardening and the technical craft of kiln forming glass. For a hard, immovable medium you can achieve the impression of movement and texture, both actual and implied, making it irresistibly tactile and interactive. Each piece is a glass bloom or arrangement designed to reflect the vibrant life of a real garden. Full of the natural, beautiful imperfections of nature.
Using several firings with different schedules and using glass powders along with sheet glass and frits, it is possible to give a natural, delicate curl to the edge of each petal.
I am continuing my explorations into the world of botanical art, in particular flower arrangements.

Lilac clematis , Pip Stacey

Tulips and Freesias , Pip Stacey

Wisteria pods , Pip Stacey

Blue Vase , Pip Stacey

Mink Tulip Contemporary Wall Flower , Pip Stacey

Echinacea - salmon pink , Pip Stacey

Tropical II , Pip Stacey

Long leaves , Pip Stacey

Falling Blues , Pip Stacey