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New Layered Glass Sculptures by Ben Young

Sydney-based glass artist Ben Young (previously here) is back with his latest series of layered hand-cut laminate window panes.

“I hope viewers might imagine the work as something ‘living’ that creates the illusion of space, movement, depth and sense of spatial being.”

“I like to play with the irony between the glass being a solid material and how I can form such natural and organic shapes.”

“I do a lot of thinking before I even start to draw or cut. I work with 2D shapes and have to figure out how to translate that into a 3D finished piece. Sometimes my starting point changes dramatically as I have to find a way to layer the glass to create certain shapes.”

Young opens a new exhibition along with the glass works of artist Peter Nilsson, titled 'Float', in Melbourne at Kirra Galleries through August 23.

Check his website: http://brokenliquid.com/

Segmented Glass Sculptures by Jiyong Lee

Illinois artist Jiyong Lee created incredible glass sculptures without glass blowing or kilns, but using a special glass technique called cold working inspired by the growth of cells in his series called 'Segmentation'.

Lee transforming solid glass by cutting, sanding, laminating, and carving.

"The segmentation series is inspired by my fascination with science of cell, its division and the journey of growth that starts from a single cell and goes through a million divisions to become a life."

"I work with glass that has transparency and translucency, two qualities that serve as perfect metaphors for what is known and unknown about life science. The segmented, geometrical forms of my work represent cells, embryos, biological and molecular structures—each symbolizing the building blocks of life as well as the starting point of life. The uniquely refined translucent glass surfaces suggest the mysterious qualities of cells and, on a larger scale, the cloudiness of their futures. The Segmentation series is subtle and quiet yet structurally complex."

Check his website: jiyongleeglass.com

Glass Sculptures by Emily Williams

American artist Emily Williams created these delicate glass sculptures inspired by nature.

"I am a glass artist working in Columbus, Georgia. I create delicate glass sculpture inspired by the natural world. My current glass works focuses on coral reef life."

"The challenge is to make extremely delicate, detailed forms. This requires a lot of care and a lot of time."

"I want to use my work to draw attention to the critical state of coral reefs globally. I am interested in publishing a book of my reef glass work, and applying part of the sale price toward a worthy coral restoration organization."

"I have been thinking a lot about some oversized flower forms. I imagine I will move back and forth between the plant world and the marine world until the day I die."

Check her website: http://www.emilywilliamssculpture.com/

Source: thecreatorsproject

Glass Sculptures by Kayo Yokoyama

Japanese glass artist Kayo Yokoyama creates beautifull glass sculptures engraved with trees using hand-held motor drills with small diamond tipped burrs to carve the scenes.

She draws her inspiration from the Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, Australia where she lives.

"My engraving of trees on the glass objects' surface recalls me to a place of strength inside me. They suggest the fundamental order of the world and my place in it - my homeland."

"In Australia, I live among trees; trees are an essential factor for me to fell connected and at home."

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Miniature Hand Blown Glass Vessels and Chemistry Set by Kiva Ford

Glass artist Kiva Ford (previously here), a member of the American Scientific Glassblowers Society, creates these miniatures hand blown glass instruments.