Ormsby has graduated from Elam School of Fine Arts in 2015 and currently works in a Glass Studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. Her fruit series, named aptly “Devon Made,” is said to explore the familiar ornament and reimagines it in a new form.

Through the process of glass casting techniques, the glass artist pays homage to the blown glass fruit makers and collectors from the 1960’s. The light playful approach to everyday fruit is contrasted with the heaviness of the crystal glass. A unique material that catches and reflects light.

In an interview with MOLD, Ormsby noted that fake fruit was “usually made from various materials [like] plastic, Lucite, glass or wood” and was typically “light, simplistic and exaggerated in form.” She sought to create a collection that stayed true to the traditional form of fake fruit, while also having the weight of crystal glass.

Explaining the process itself, she says she begins “by making a silicone mold of the original object, from which [she] can make wax replicas. The next step is to fettle (trim and clean) the wax, filling holes and removing any seams… Once that is done, [she] begins building a contour mold around the wax. This is made up of many layers of a plastic/silica mix built around the shape of the fruit.”

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One piece in the series, titled Building a Rocket Under a Waterfall depicts a group of people constructing a large rocket underneath a flowing waterfall. The piece was constructed from 33 layers of laminated glass and weighs a whopping 1,400 pounds. 

Another piece, Building a Time Machine in Car Mountain, shows a time machine being built directly under a junkyard. 

According to the artist’s website, “Yellin primarily works through a unique form of three-dimensional photomontage, in which paint, and images clipped from various print media are embedded within laminated glass sheets to form grand allegories.” 

Yellin gained public attention through drawings of human cells. He currently runs a gallery and workspace for artists called Pioneer Works that is located in Red Hook, New York. 

Check out his sculptures and follow his Instagram for a taste of the extraordinary.  

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“When I create my glass, I consider the magic of light, the way colors, shapes and patterns in the glass change under different lighting situations,” said the glass artist. “The candy collection came to life because I wanted to make the glass look tasty, like you could eat it. I’ve always loved sweet shops, the colors and the shapes, so I went full on trying to create a candy universe.”

Having graduated in fashion design from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Mardahl has exhibited her work around the world and has received several grants from the Danish Arts Council.

Her website states that as a designer, she likes exploring “the contrast between organic shapes and hard materials… Her designs bring life to spaces, and are equally capable of standing alone or blending in.”

Check out some of her colorful creations below.

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Her sculptures are based on three fairytale stories: Bridesmaid’s Search for the Dessert Rose, Bridesmaid’s Forest, and Grotto of the Chocolate Nymph. Cowan uses discarded glass from more than one century ago into sculptural paintings. These designs burst with natural forms.

Working with glass is no easy feat. The talented sculptor starts by curating the color needed for the piece. Next, she collects specific animals and figurines from vintage glassworks. The remaining glass is melted using a methodical flameworking process. This way, it creates a scenery that surrounds the figurines. Flowers, leaves, feather and small glistening pearls are also crafted to fill the botanical world.

See some of her amazing work in the gallery below:

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Fleming is working with glass for the past 15 years and has developed his skills working on all parts of the globe including prestigious MIT Glass Lab. It didn’t take him much to start developing his own technique, which helps him create such impressive works.

You can check out some of his glass insects below.

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Ormsby has graduated from Elam School of Fine Arts in 2015 and currently works in a Glass Studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. Her fruit series, named aptly “Devon Made,” is said to explore the familiar ornament and reimagines it in a new form.

Through the process of glass casting techniques, the glass artist pays homage to the blown glass fruit makers and collectors from the 1960’s. The light playful approach to everyday fruit is contrasted with the heaviness of the crystal glass. A unique material that catches and reflects light.

In an interview with MOLD, Ormsby noted that fake fruit was “usually made from various materials [like] plastic, Lucite, glass or wood” and was typically “light, simplistic and exaggerated in form.” She sought to create a collection that stayed true to the traditional form of fake fruit, while also having the weight of crystal glass.

Explaining the process itself, she says she begins “by making a silicone mold of the original object, from which [she] can make wax replicas. The next step is to fettle (trim and clean) the wax, filling holes and removing any seams… Once that is done, [she] begins building a contour mold around the wax. This is made up of many layers of a plastic/silica mix built around the shape of the fruit.”

The post These Glass Fruit Sculptures are the Meaning of Eye Candy appeared first on PlayJunkie.

One piece in the series, titled Building a Rocket Under a Waterfall depicts a group of people constructing a large rocket underneath a flowing waterfall. The piece was constructed from 33 layers of laminated glass and weighs a whopping 1,400 pounds. 

Another piece, Building a Time Machine in Car Mountain, shows a time machine being built directly under a junkyard. 

According to the artist’s website, “Yellin primarily works through a unique form of three-dimensional photomontage, in which paint, and images clipped from various print media are embedded within laminated glass sheets to form grand allegories.” 

Yellin gained public attention through drawings of human cells. He currently runs a gallery and workspace for artists called Pioneer Works that is located in Red Hook, New York. 

Check out his sculptures and follow his Instagram for a taste of the extraordinary.  

The post Mesmerizing Glass Sculptures By Artist Dustin Yellin appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“When I create my glass, I consider the magic of light, the way colors, shapes and patterns in the glass change under different lighting situations,” said the glass artist. “The candy collection came to life because I wanted to make the glass look tasty, like you could eat it. I’ve always loved sweet shops, the colors and the shapes, so I went full on trying to create a candy universe.”

Having graduated in fashion design from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Mardahl has exhibited her work around the world and has received several grants from the Danish Arts Council.

Her website states that as a designer, she likes exploring “the contrast between organic shapes and hard materials… Her designs bring life to spaces, and are equally capable of standing alone or blending in.”

Check out some of her colorful creations below.

The post These Hand Made Glass Objects are the Meaning of Eye Candy appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her sculptures are based on three fairytale stories: Bridesmaid’s Search for the Dessert Rose, Bridesmaid’s Forest, and Grotto of the Chocolate Nymph. Cowan uses discarded glass from more than one century ago into sculptural paintings. These designs burst with natural forms.

Working with glass is no easy feat. The talented sculptor starts by curating the color needed for the piece. Next, she collects specific animals and figurines from vintage glassworks. The remaining glass is melted using a methodical flameworking process. This way, it creates a scenery that surrounds the figurines. Flowers, leaves, feather and small glistening pearls are also crafted to fill the botanical world.

See some of her amazing work in the gallery below:

The post Glass Artist Forges Enchanted Woods with Glass appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Fleming is working with glass for the past 15 years and has developed his skills working on all parts of the globe including prestigious MIT Glass Lab. It didn’t take him much to start developing his own technique, which helps him create such impressive works.

You can check out some of his glass insects below.

The post Impressive Life-Like Insects Made Out of Glass appeared first on PlayJunkie.