Modern Sculpture ‘Larimar’ by Charlie Burke

The ‘Larimar’ modern sculpture is named after the gemstone from the Dominican Republic.

It is hand-polished to perfection and the colours trail through the piece in geological layers, giving a timeless beauty to this hand forged sculpture.

A striking piece of glass sculpture that suits a variety of locations.

The perfect piece for a study or side table that will grab attention and reflect light perfectly.

Modern Sculpture – Artist

Charlie Burke Glass Artist, is part of the Burke family, who have been making fine glass art since 1987 at their family glass studio.

His work explores the theme of brain functions and thought patterns. Using molten glass to convey neural transmissions and the movement of information through the brain’s neural network and pathways.

The way the brain uses electricity to convey meaning, make decisions and take control of our own bodies and the world around us is an unfolding mystery. One that remains at the heart of Charlie’s work.

Charlie grew up around glass and was soon familiar with hot glass. He headed off to Sunderland University to study Fine Art, but was soon lured towards his destiny and transferred to the BA Glass and Ceramics course.

In 2010, Charlie graduated from Sunderland with honours and won the Charles Bray Award for Glass Excellence. The following year, he was awarded the B.A. Show Prize by Friends Of the National Glass Centre.

He began his glassmaking career, working at several UK glass studios where he taught and demonstrated his skills with this fascinating medium.

Charlie has exhibited widely around the UK and has exhibited at Living Crafts at Hatfield House for the last three years.

By the time 2018 came around, Charlie decided it was time to join the family firm, with Ed, Margaret and his wife Amelia Burke.

They make hot and cold glass artworks at their studio on the English Welsh border.

In 2023, at the International Glass Festival in Luxembourg, Charlie’s exhibition was very well received, and glass collectors secured his work from across Europe.