Quartzite / Blown Glass Vases
Various Work - 2021
A study in material and form lead to this combination of natural stone and glass blown cylinders.
These two materials were ultimately chosen due to their characteristics that both differ and relate when looking at mineral composition, surface finish, form, and color
Process
The sandstone was sourced in central Utah and cut into rectangular segments using a large stone saw.
The glass cylinders were each blown by hand in partnership with KEEP Brooklyn.
The stones were CNC drilled at specific depths and diameters to house the coordinating glass.
inspiration imagery
REFERENCES FOR FORM, MATERIAL COMBINATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS. DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS INCLUDING MAX LAMB, STUDIO UNRAVEL, SABINE MARCELLIS, RONAN AND erwan bouroullec.
northern utah quartzite
the product of an ancient lakebed. A unique blend of intrusions from the local vegetation (Sagebrush) have produced this aquamarine coloration of quartzite.
Tinted glass frit
used to color clear glass. size ranges from 1mm - 5mm. this blue / green coloration was chosen as the best coordinating color after multiple rounds of sampling.
series of 5
each is comprised of a stone and coordinating glass cylinder.
