Purple Glass Art ‘Precious Vessel’ by Cathryn Shilling

Part of Cathryn Shilling’s ‘Precious Vessel’ collection, this purple glass art vase is a joy to behold. Cathryn encapsulates silver leaf in these pieces. As the glass is blown the precious leaf fractures and moves apart, therefore, a distinctive pattern is given to each piece.

This glass art vase is not only a delight to look at but also incredibly tactile. Position this extra-large vase as a centrepiece on a dining table, mantelpiece, or anywhere else it can be enjoyed every day. It will undoubtedly bring much joy for years to come!

N.B. The images shown are an example of the ones in the series. Each piece is handmade and therefore there will be small variations in colour, shape and pattern. Each one is completely unique and signed by the artist.

Purple Glass Art

Cathryn Shilling is internationally renowned for her glass art. She currently lives and works in London, having returned from the USA in 2004. Upon her graduation from the Central School of Art and Design in London, Cathryn worked as a designer until her family relocated to America in 2001. While in the US, she studied stained glass in Connecticut.

This prompted her to study kiln-formed glass when she returned to her roots, working alongside other glass artists. In 2010 Cathryn began to work in The Gallery, London, as Exhibition Coordinator and Curator, alongside world-renowned Peter Layton.

Cathryn’s Kiln art glass has been exhibited internationally. Her work has been seen in all corners of the globe, from the Netherlands to Mexico, to Japan and Denmark. Her most recent exhibition in 2017 where she collaborated with Anthony Scala at the British Glass Biennale led her to win the Craft and Design Award. Cathryn’s work has also led to her winning the number 25 spot of Most Amazing Glass Artists Alive Today.

In 2013 she won the Warm Glass Artists Prize and has also been twice nominated for the SUWA Garasuno-Sato Glass Prize. From her London Studio, Cathryn is incredibly proud to present ‘Precious Vessels’