Thick Glass Bowl ‘Black Reef’ by Peter Layton

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£355

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L: 11cm x D: 11cm x H: 17cm
2.6 kg

Thick Glass Bowl ‘Black Reef’ by Peter Layton

Such a pronounced and unusual shape, this thick glass bowl would be perfect for anyone who loves enticing glass art on their shelves.
A shapely and immensely colourful piece.

The influence of the artist was from a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Sea greens and blues are the staple colours, whilst pinks and yellows jump up to grab your attention. Each time you look at the piece you’ll discover a new visual element.

N.B. Peter Layton personally signs each unique, hand-blown piece.

Thick Glass Bowl Artist

It is hard to know where to start when you are beginning the biography of an internationally-renowned, living legend. When Boha Glass set up virtual shop in 2010, Peter Layton was one of those names that rang in your ear with a hallowed tone. Since first seeing his undulating, reef-coloured glass artistry we have been smitten, like love-struck teenagers.

Peter was born in Prague in 1937, but his family settled in Bradford after fleeing the Nazis when Peter was just two years old. He grew up in West Yorkshire and discovered his love of the Arts, in part, thanks to his grandfather.

His school encouraged his talent for art and he became good friends with David Hockney. Peter went on to Bradford Technical College to study textiles whilst working in the rag trade between classes. He then did his stint of National Service, followed by a year on a kibbutz, before linking back up with Hockney at Bradford College of Art.

Here he abandoned textiles and painting in favour of ceramics at the Central School of Art in London. However, whilst teaching ceramics at the University of Iowa, Peter fell in love with the medium of glass. While teaching there he met an acquaintance of the pioneering Studio Glass artist Harvey Littleton. Peter improved his skills of glass artistry, however after an initial explosion and a badly burnt hand, Peter nearly gave up glass blowing for good. Thankfully, he persevered and set up the London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery in 1976. This studio is now one of the world’s foremost glassmaking centres; bang in the middle of London; the birthplace of this beautiful thick glass bowl.

Weight 2.6 kg
Dimensions 11 × 11 × 17 cm

1 review for Thick Glass Bowl ‘Black Reef’ by Peter Layton

  1. az (verified owner)

    Beautifully made with amazing colours, enjoying a special space in the lounge so the whole family can enjoy its beauty every day

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