There is so much variety when it comes to art glass that not everything fits into a nice neat little box. This is for those articles that are outside the box.
What is Fused Glass? Fused glass refers to the process of heating two or more pieces of glass in a kiln at very high temperatures. Basically, the pieces are melted together so they form a single piece of glass. Fused glass also has many creative uses but the invention of the glass pipe and the…
For much of history, the art experience was a static one where one might look at paintings and sculptures in art galleries, museums, stately homes etc. More often than not, you are expected to look on quietly and reverentially. Indeed many art galleries, such as the Tate in London, often feel like a temple of…
Art in The Time Of Corona The coronavirus (Covid) pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives in some way, shape or form. Unsurprisingly, Covid art has taken off during lock-down as artists capture this unprecedented period in history. Undoubtedly, the effects of Covid will be felt for years if not decades to come.…
The beauty and versatility of glass as an artistic medium has inspired artists over the centuries. In fact, glass sculptures dating back to ancient Egyptian times have been found. Many of those centuries-old methods are still in existence today. Modern-day glass artists have added to and modified these original ways of working to create incredible…
Tim Rawlinson glass art exploits the refractive and reflective qualities of glass. Tim is fascinated by these qualities and exploits transparency in his glass art. His incredible designs feature cut and polished sculptural pieces that focus on the interaction between light and glass. Dazzling optical effects are created by distorting both colour and form to…
Modern glass wall art is sophisticated, beautiful and bang on-trend. A rising trend in interior design, many homes across the globe boast glass art on their walls. The desire for hand made glass art has driven the rise in popularity for unique glass wall art. Remarkable glass wall art makes a huge visual statement in…
by Wahida Phillips, Boha Art Curator Carne Griffiths Art Carne’s art is incredibly expressive, colourful and undoubtedly, beautiful. His paintings convey a sense of awe and reverie and his style instantly recognisable. There is nothing quite like it out there! Unsurprisingly, Carne Griffiths’ contemporary art is highly sought after and sold all over the world.…
If you ask people what is Bristol is famous for, you will get a myriad of answers as this west country city is famous for many things. Most likely answers would include Isambard Brunel’s, Shipbuilding and the term ‘Shipshape and Bristol Fashion’ and the graffiti artist Bansky. Something that may not immediately spring to most…
Biba – The Iconic British Fashion Label Biba is an iconic fashion house synonymous with the swinging sixties and the Mod look of that time. The company was founded and run by Barbara Hulanicki and her husband Stephen Fitz-Simon. Barbara Hulanicki was born in Warsaw, Poland and was the daughter of a diplomat. She moved…
Born in 1912, Jackson Pollock was a world-famous American painter who is considered to be the ‘main man’ behind the abstract expressionist movement. Abstract expressionist paintings, like Jackson Pollock art, share several broad characteristics. They show forms not drawn from the real world and can often look chaotic. In particular, abstract expressionism often features gestural brush-strokes and…