Glass
small quiver bowl (eggshell series)
5-16" diameter
Blown mirrorized glass, silicone.
Using a custom technique, glass vessels are made flexible and foldable. They respond to breeze, a poke, sound... Encounter with these vessels animates viewers.
(T), (B). Still images from video showing the unfolding of a quiver bowl.
Living Cultures in Glass
12” x 12” x 48” (object); 48”W x 48” L x variable H (installation).
Glass and flour = Puffy Glass; plant matter, water, digital video projection.
A seedling grows from a puffy glass substrate while microscopic analyses of puffy glass is projected on the adjoining wall. Developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and the Advanced Center of Microscopy and Microanalyses at Sydney University.
building ontology
245cm x 90cm x 90cm.
Glass bangles, subject to various manipulations.
A growing archive comprising new vocabulary for the dying craft of Indian glass bangle-making. I have been collaborating with traditional bangle makers to revive their craft.
Exhibited at Dakshinachitra for Art Chennai.
(T). Detail of the installation.
unda
600cm x 160cm x 100cm
Glass, mineral oxides, Swarovski crystal, custom electronics, LED, participant.
A skin of glass and crystal that glows when and in the areas touched by human hand. I wanted people to experience the moment when their touch causes another’s skin to glow, when their presence blesses the moment with warmth.
Commissioned project for Swarovski Designer of the Future Award.
(T). Detail, (BL). View of installation, (BR). Gesture.
Tiger Vase
Blown glass
8.5" x 6"
Featured in the exhibition Ellipses: Alumni Works in 3D.
Alumnus Steve Haszonics serves as the Studio Manager in MassArt's Glass Department.
Bubble
Cyanotype of a poem on gampi rice paper, mounted to glass
8 x 10 inches
From the exhibition, "...in the atmospheres."
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