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Place of Origin: British
Steel Sculpture, Helmet I, England 1970s
Located in London, GB
*Please contact us for availability of this item.*
Abstract steel sculpture, in the form of a helmet; from the estate of the artist June Barrington-Ward (1922-2002) and attributed t...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Horizon Violet, an Abstract Aubergine & Lilac Glass Vase by Bethany Wood
By Bethany Wood
Located in London, GB
'Horizon Violet' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Bethany Wood.
An equal passion for painting physically inspires how she controls and manipulates her glass. Recreating the fleeting nature of brush strokes, Wood’s molten colours traverse across the surface of her glass canvases blending in a myriad of hues. Unlike their flat painterly counterparts, these combine and merge, forming spontaneous watery and lava like abstract relief flourishes.
Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources, Wood’s influences are taken directly from the world around us, elements of the inner-city sit alongside expansive landscapes. Reoccurring themes are Graffiti & Urban Culture, exploration & travel.
In the artist's own words;
"As a multidisciplinary artist, I have begun to merge my two artistic passions, painting and Glassmaking. I like to express myself with the fluidity of the material. The Directional arrangement of a colour palette can form the depth of an abstract Landscape. I use my own paintings as a reference whilst making in the hot shop. Each individual artwork from my series has been inspired by a specific place.
Serendipity of abstraction has always been an inspiration for me; the coincidental elements which catch the eye of the viewer. The palette, composition and depth I have attained are taken from nature, with a bold but elegant swipe of my own personal, Expressionist style"
Rising glass star, Wood graduated from De Montfort...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Pearl Sculptural Vase by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Grow vase by HS Studio
Surreal Real Collection
Dimensions: 28 x 24 x 8cm
Materials: Ceramic
Hannah Simpson is a ceramic artist, based in Kent, UK. Wi...
Category
2010s Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kelp in Ocean Blue & Sea Green, abstract glass sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
By Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Kelp in Ocean Blue & Sea Green' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson.
The outer glass form contains a ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
No.106 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.106 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 28 cm
Materials: black stoneware, satin cream glaze
Variations of si...
Category
2010s Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Antique 17th-Century Oak Church Pew Finals—Exquisite Hand-Carved Flowers
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Exquisite flowers in hearty oak
This is a pair of antique finials or decorative finishing elements. Dating circa 1680 and nearly 350 years old, they are remarkable ...
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Forest, a steel & gold large textured & perforated sculpture by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
'Forest' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Claire Malet, created from recycled and reformed steel cans with 24 ct fairmined gold leaf.
Malet is an artist who works with p...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Gold Leaf
Torso abstract sculpture , one of a kind
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind sculpture features a female torso, hand crafted from a mixed media to include pigmented scagliola, gypsum, and resin. The multicoloured sculpture showcases mossy hu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Resin
The Cobalt Voyager, unique glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in London, GB
'The Cobalt Voyager' is a unique intense electric blue and black hand-blown and cut glass artwork with steel hull by the American and Swiss artists, Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg.
Combining Scandinavian and Venetian glass making techniques, their sculptural boat centerpieces are made from smaller blown and cut glass components nestled (in sand) inside a metallic hull.
'We are migratory creatures; the history of our species is about journeys, departures, leaving and arriving, starting over. And none more so than ourselves. Our new work is both culturally and personally inclined. An autobiographical touch in civilizational reflection. Wherever man goes he builds, laying down cultural lines which gradually transform into relics and artefacts over time's inevitable march. Urban landscapes and complex designs grow and expand, deteriorate and decay. And on again we move, taking the memories of our exploits with us to use in the next story.' B&G
Baldwin (1947, New York) and Guggisberg (1955, Bern) have been a collaborative team for over forty years. They share an instinctive appreciation for the subtle blending of art and design, functionality and abstract expression, combined with a love of material – especially glass.
The list of museums and collections which have acquired their works is long and impressive. Individual showings, as well as participation in group shows, have given them opportunities to present their works at leading galleries and in major museums in Europe, Japan and the United States and their works rank among the best to be found in the international glass art scene. Working freelance, they have also designed successful products for international glass manufacturers since 1985. Their clients have included renowned firms like Rosenthal, Steuben, Corning and Venini.
Over time their work has developed its own distinctive signature, based in Italian cold-working (battuto) combined with the Swedish overlay process for layering colours. They have been pioneers in adapting these techniques and in creating a distinct expression of their own. Colour, light, texture, pattern, and shape together reveal an undercurrent of meaning and value, adhering to the simplest of forms and clear lines.
Over the years they have become more sculptural in focus, while seeking to imbue their work with a deep connection to archetypal forms and shapes, and striving for the highest level of craftsmanship. They address eternal symbols of human culture and history, while embracing contemporary evolution in form and meaning.
In recent years large installations and major exhibitions in public spaces, such as Canterbury Cathedral...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Eternal Flame Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Eternal Flame Sculpture in Oak with Black Granite Base. Scotland, circa 1990. Signed on the base by the artist “S. Epstein”.
Category
1990s British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Ice Vug in Turquoise I, a Unique Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Turquoise I is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand Turned Vintage Pine Vase Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Vintage hand turned pine vase shape sculpture. dating from the 1970s. Made from Pitch Pine, the shape of the sculpture shows the wonderful grain of the Pine. Very skillfully turned, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Archive of DNA: Allel 1 D7S820a, a gold & aqua glass artwork by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Archive of DNA: Allel 1 D7S820a' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 7 individual elements) by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
Accomplished glass artist Louis Thompso...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Viridian, a Unique Green, Amber and Aqua Glass Hanging Sculpture by Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
Viridian is a unique handcrafted green, amber and aqua fused glass hanging sculpture by the British artist Amy Cushing. A breathtaking hanging installation...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Guy Sydenham for Poole Pottery, Hand Thrown Clay Terracotta Studio Vase
By Poole Pottery, Guy Sydenham
Located in London, GB
Guy Sydenham for Poole Pottery, A hand thrown clay terracotta studio vase.
Signed and stamped shape number to the base.
Guy Sydenham was a master potter for more than 50 years, reno...
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Writing clamp in the shape of a ball and a billiard cue, Great Britain 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A wooden-based desk clip, covered with green paper. A brass hinge, with a spring, holds the tip of a billiard cue, on which runs the ivory billiard ball, with a brass caricature face...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Woven Mandala (Med I), neutral coloured shell-like glass sculpture by Layne Rowe
By Layne Rowe
Located in London, GB
'Woven Mandala (Med I)' is a unique handblown, sculpted and cut glass sculpture by the British artist, Layne Rowe.
Rowe’s inspiration is drawn from the dramatic Devon coastline whic...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
One of a kind wall art, hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
One of a kind multicolour wall art piece, hand crafted in stucco marmo.
Due to the nature of the process, any shape, form or figure can unintentionally emerge from the organic mass. Thus the end result makes for an intriguing and entertaining visual experience. In this wall art for example, beyond the initial glance, one can see a whimsical illustration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Scagliola, Stucco
Enchanted Dawn in Oranges I, an Abstract Glass Tree Sculpture by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Dawn in Oranges I' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson b...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Elixir in Apricot & Sunset Red, glass & gold sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
By Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Elixir in Apricot & Sunset Red' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson.
The outer glass form contains a ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Maggie Barnes Black Carved Organic Art Pottery Sculpture, circa 1983
By Maggie Barnes
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Exceptional marked / signed masterwork clay pottery by British artist Maggie Barnes, circa 1983. This is a relatively early work by the Artist and just extraordinary. Sculpted in dar...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven Mandala (Sm I), a textured shell inspired glass artwork by Layne Rowe
By Layne Rowe
Located in London, GB
'Woven Mandala (Sm I)' is a unique handblown, sculpted and cut glass sculpture by the British artist, Layne Rowe.
Rowe’s inspiration is drawn from the dramatic Devon coastline which...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Warp & Fade 017, a Unique Blue, Purple & Red Glass Sculpture by Liam Reeves
By Liam Reeves
Located in London, GB
Warp & Fade 017 is a unique handblown glass vessel with fine white cane detail created by the British artist Liam Reeves. Incorporating layers of glass, the top colours in blue and red merge to create a larger spectrum, as the hues blur from one to the other. The entire piece is finally sandblasted creating a soft satin, diffused finish.
Liam Reeves has been making glass professionally since 1998 when he graduated from Middlesex University with a BA (Hons) in three-dimensional design. During this time he has honed his skills whilst working in the glass industry for some of the best glassmakers in the UK. In 2009 Reeves studied for an MA at the RCA in order to explore the creative possibilities of the medium of glassblowing. He is currently hot-glass technician at the very same and prestigious Royal College of Art in London.
While at the RCA Liam discovered a passion for investigating pivotal techniques from glassblowing’s two-millennia of rich history. From the mould blowing of ancient Rome to the complex goblet-making techniques of Renaissance Venice...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
British Studio Art Glass 'Golden Globe' Sculpture signed by Adam Aaronson, 1997
By Adam Aaronson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Unusual and quirky art glass sculpture signed by British glass artist and maker Adam Aaronson, England, 1997. Elegant and organically formed holding a 'g...
Category
1990s Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oro Vug in Fuchsia I, Gold & Pink Glass Geode Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Oro Vug in Fuchsia I' is a unique handblown pink glass sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson. Created from layers of clear and rich...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Engraved and welded copper and brass wall sculpture, circa 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Paris, FR
Wall-hung sculpture composed of red copper and brass shapes flame-cut, engraved and welded onto a light iron structure.
Signed but signature indecipherable. In the spirit of Curtis...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Kelp in Azure & Aquamarine, abstract glass sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
By Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Kelp in Azure & Aquamarine' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson.
The outer glass form contains a mult...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Abstract Vintage Lucite Acrylic Mirror Sculpture by Michael Michaeledes
By Michael Michaeledes
Located in Miami, FL
Large Abstract Vintage Lucite Acrylic Mirror Sculpture by Michael Michaeledes
Offered for sale is a large acrylic and Lucite "Mirror" sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Striped Fold II, Mixed Colour Porcelain Sculptural Vessel by Steven Edwards
By Steven Edwards
Located in London, GB
Striped Fold II is a unique sculpture by the British artist Steven Edwards, created from white and coloured parian porcelain.
Steven Edwards is a ceramic artist whose work investigates the language of making through the materiality and physicality of clay. Fascinated by process-led making, he uses traditional techniques that provoke unanticipated outcomes, using clay as a medium that sustains the narrative of the making process. The resulting forms embody his interaction and manipulation of the clay using bespoke tools to explore the intrinsic properties of the material.
His creative practice starts by purposely placing clay under stress to reveal the natural tension and movement in its surface and form. Throughout the whole making process, he pushes, pulls, compresses and slices the material to provoke a reaction. The final forms are a combination of these making scenarios, translating a theme of duality in their appearance – the contrast of visual distortion and precision, the stillness and movement in form and the surface deception between synthetic and natural.
Whilst challenging and pushing his material to the limits, often using clay bodies in ways they are not designed for, Edwards purposely exploits unexpected outcomes. Creating a sense of unease, during the making his clay cracks and buckles, resulting in permanent scars that illustrate the extremes that have been asked of it. Purely aesthetic, these fissures within the surface are an important counter point to the idealised sugary-hued confectionery layered rings.
Edwards has exhibited his work at premiere contemporary design and craft shows including British Ceramics...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Solar Storm Sky Blue over Ice Blue II, a patterned glass artwork by Kate Jones
By Kate Jones
Located in London, GB
'Solar Storm Sky Blue over Ice Blue II' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist, Kate Jones of Gillies Jones.
In the artist's own words:
“This new body of...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Paradise 08 in Jadeite, jade, aqua, blue & lilac glass sculpture by Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
'Paradise 08 in Jadeite' is a unique glass sculpture created using hybrid hand-made glass techniques by the British artist Amy Cushing. Combining mouth blown glass with kiln formed g...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Kelp in Turquoise & Midnight Blue, a glass sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
By Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Kelp in Turquoise & Midnight Blue' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the Danish and British artists, Hanne Enemark & Louis Thompson.
The outer glass form contains...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Archive of DNA: D7S820 Allel 1 an amber & aqua glass artwork by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Archive of DNA: D7S820 Allel 1' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 7 individual elements) by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
Accomplished glass artist Thompson explo...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Panorama Dark Amber, a Sculptural hand blown Glass Vase by Bethany Wood
By Bethany Wood
Located in London, GB
'Panorama Dark Amber' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Bethany Wood.
An equal passion for painting physically inspires how she controls and manipulates her glass. Recreating the fleeting nature of brush strokes, Wood’s molten colours traverse across the surface of her glass canvases blending in a myriad of hues. Unlike their flat painterly counterparts, these combine and merge, forming spontaneous watery and lava like abstract relief flourishes.
Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources, Wood’s influences are taken directly from the world around us, elements of the inner-city sit alongside expansive landscapes. Reoccurring themes are Graffiti & Urban Culture, exploration & travel.
In the artist's own words;
"As a multidisciplinary artist, I have begun to merge my two artistic passions, painting and Glassmaking. I like to express myself with the fluidity of the material. The Directional arrangement of a colour palette can form the depth of an abstract Landscape. I use my own paintings as a reference whilst making in the hot shop. Each individual artwork from my series has been inspired by a specific place.
Serendipity of abstraction has always been an inspiration for me; the coincidental elements which catch the eye of the viewer. The palette, composition and depth I have attained are taken from nature, with a bold but elegant swipe of my own personal, Expressionist style"
Rising glass star, Wood graduated from De Montfort...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Solar Storm Ruby Red over Pale Pink, a linear cut glass artwork by Kate Jones
By Kate Jones
Located in London, GB
'Solar Storm Ruby Red over Pale Pink' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist, Kate Jones of Gillies Jones.
Created with Stephen Gillies, with whom Jones m...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Enchanted Dusk in Amber II, brown & bronze glass sculpture by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Dusk in Amber II' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson brin...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Solar Storm Ruby Red over Gold, a linear patterned glass artwork by Kate Jones
By Kate Jones
Located in London, GB
'Solar Storm Ruby Red over Gold' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist, Kate Jones of Gillies Jones.
In the artist's own words:
“This new body of work r...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ice Vug in Purple, Unique White & Purple Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Purple is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white exter...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
John Farnhan (English B .1942) Bronze “Torso” On Marble Base Ltd. Ed 3/7
Located in Bridgeport, CT
John Farnhan figural abstract sculpture presented on a black marble base. The sculpture is a limited edition of 3/7.
Signed and numbered lower left.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" W x 3 1/2" x 6...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
English Teign Valley Red Art Glass Sculpture Paper Weight Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand blown art glass sculpture from Teign Valley Glass in England. The shop has been around since the early 20th C. and is renowned for ...
Category
20th Century Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kelp, a Unique Amber, Aqua & Green Cast Glass Sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Kelp' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the beautifully de...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Pair pine trees, bronze, one of a kind
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
One of a kind pair sculptures of pine trees , hand crafted, molded and cast in bronze.
Inspired by the tall pine trees lining the soft hills of the Mediterranean landscape, this uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alpine, A White, Black, Grey, Yellow & Green Glass Vase by Bethany Wood
By Bethany Wood
Located in London, GB
'Alpine' is a unique glass vase from the Molten Landscapes Collection by the British artist Bethany Wood.
An equal passion for painting physically inspires how she controls and manipulates her glass. Recreating the fleeting nature of brush strokes, Wood’s molten colors traverse across the surface of her glass canvases blending in a myriad of hues. Unlike their flat painterly counterparts, these combine and merge, forming spontaneous watery and lava like abstract relief flourishes.
Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources, Wood’s influences are taken directly from the world around us, elements of the inner-city sit alongside expansive landscapes. Reoccurring themes are Graffiti & Urban Culture, exploration & travel.
In the artist's own words;
"As a multidisciplinary artist, I have begun to merge my two artistic passions, painting and Glassmaking. I like to express myself with the fluidity of the material. The Directional arrangement of a color palette can form the depth of an abstract Landscape. I use my own paintings as a reference whilst making in the hot shop. Each individual artwork from my series has been inspired by a specific place.
Serendipity of abstraction has always been an inspiration for me; the coincidental elements which catch the eye of the viewer. The palette, composition and depth I have attained are taken from nature, with a bold but elegant swipe of my own personal, Expressionist style"
Rising glass star, Wood graduated from De Montfort...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Spring Yellows I, a Gold & Clear Abstract Glass Sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Spring Yellows I' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the b...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Achromatic Fold in White II, a Parian Porcelain Vessel by Steven Edwards
By Steven Edwards
Located in London, GB
'Achromatic Fold in White II' is a unique sculpture by the British artist Steven Edwards, created from parian porcelain.
Steven Edwards is a ceramic artist whose work investigates the language of making through the materiality and physicality of clay. Fascinated by process-led making, he uses traditional techniques that provoke unanticipated outcomes, using clay as a medium that sustains the narrative of the making process. The resulting forms embody his interaction and manipulation of the clay using bespoke tools to explore the intrinsic properties of the material.
His creative practice starts by purposely placing clay under stress to reveal the natural tension and movement in its surface and form. Throughout the whole making process, he pushes, pulls, compresses and slices the material to provoke a reaction. The final forms are a combination of these making scenarios, translating a theme of duality in their appearance – the contrast of visual distortion and precision, the stillness and movement in form and the surface deception between synthetic and natural.
Whilst challenging and pushing his material to the limits, often using clay bodies in ways they are not designed for, Edwards purposely exploits unexpected outcomes. Creating a sense of unease, during the making his clay cracks and buckles, resulting in permanent scars that illustrate the extremes that have been asked of it. Purely aesthetic, these fissures within the surface are an important counter point to the idealised sugary-hued confectionery layered rings.
Edwards has exhibited his work at premiere contemporary design and craft shows including British Ceramics...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sap, a Unique Rich Amber & Petrol Metallic Blue Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood
By Bethany Wood
Located in London, GB
'Sap' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Bethany Wood.
An equal passion for painting physically inspires how she controls and manipulates her glass. Recreating the fleeting...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Torsion in Ocean Blue 22/01, clear & jade sculptural glass vessel by Emma Baker
By Emma Baker
Located in London, GB
'Torsion in Ocean Blue 22/01' is a unique sculptural artwork by the British artist, Emma Baker.
Emma Baker has worked with glass for over ten years, initially encountering the mate...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Stratiform Aerugo 1.0.001, Unique Green Glass Sculpture by Liam Reeves
By Liam Reeves
Located in London, GB
Stratiform Aerugo 1.0.001 is a unique hand-blown glass vessel with fine white filigree cane detail created by the British artist Liam Reeves. Hand blown in bright lime green glass, the interior has a mirrored finish, which results in a beautiful metallic effect. The entire piece is finally sandblasted creating a soft satin, diffused finish.
Liam Reeves has been making glass professionally since 1998 when he graduated from Middlesex University with a BA (Hons) in three-dimensional design. During this time he has honed his skills whilst working in the glass industry for some of the best glassmakers in the UK. In 2009 Reeves studied for an MA at the RCA in order to explore the creative possibilities of the medium of glassblowing. He is currently hot-glass technician at the very same and prestigious Royal College of Art in London.
While at the RCA Liam discovered a passion for investigating pivotal techniques from glassblowing’s two-millennia of rich history. From the mould blowing of ancient Rome to the complex goblet-making techniques of Renaissance Venice...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Jonathan Clarke Two-Piece Sand-Cast Aluminum Sculpture with Fitted Base, UK, 80s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jonathan Clarke Two-Piece Sand-Cast Aluminum Sculpture with Fitted Base, UK, 80s
Unique two-piece sand-cast aluminum sculpture by acclaimed British artist Jonathan Clarke (b. 1961),...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Jonathan Clarke Sand-Cast Aluminum Ewer Form Sculpture with Fitted Base, UK 80s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jonathan Clarke Sand-Cast Aluminum Ewer Form Sculpture with Fitted Base, UK 80s
Unique two-piece sand-cast aluminum sculpture by acclaimed British artist Jonathan Clarke (b. 1961), ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Jonathan Clarke Sand-Cast Aluminum Ewer-Shaped Two-Piece Sculpture, UK, 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jonathan Clarke Sand-Cast Aluminum Ewer-Shaped Two-Piece Sculpture, UK, 1980s
Unique two-piece sand-cast aluminum sculpture by acclaimed British artist Jonathan Clarke (b. 1961), son...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Seven Stages of Degradation, an installation by Louis Thompson & Sophie Thomas
By Louis Thompson, Sophie Thomas
Located in London, GB
Seven Stages of Degradation is a unique art glass installation of seven components by the British artist Louise Thompson and the British designer Sophie Thomas. Each piece is solid glass with internal colored detail and trapped bubbles. Each topped with a found beach plastic cap. An ongoing body of work with the first set exhibited as part of the Summer Exhibition 2018, at the Royal Academy London. The artwork's aim is to highlight the current serious issue of ocean plastic. Although not essentially about it’s dramatic harmful effect on the sea’s inhabitants and environment, this artwork focuses on the prolonged duration for which it can exist within these vital waters.
About the collaborating artists;
Louis Thompson
With a professional career spanning over 25 years, Thompson has taught in the UK and abroad. He has exhibited extensively in the UK, Europe, USA and Japan. In 2012 Thompson received two prestigious awards in the UK: British Glass Biennale Winner and the Jerwood Foundation Makers Commission. He has been invited to create installations for various museums and international exhibitions and his work is held in permanent museum collections in Belgium, Germany, Japan, Czech Republic and the V&A Museum in London. Thompson has completed International residencies at the prestigious Museum of Glass in Tacoma, The Glazenhuis Museum in Belgium and most recently at Soneva Art Glass in the Maldives.
Sophie Thomas
A highly respected and established leader in creative campaigning and communication design, Thomas’ long...
Category
2010s Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Woven Pastel Mandala No 6, a mixed coloured glass sculpture by Layne Rowe
By Layne Rowe
Located in London, GB
'Woven Pastel Mandala No 6 (shiny)' is a unique handblown, sculpted and cut glass sculpture by the British artist, Layne Rowe.
Rowe’s inspiration is drawn from the dramatic Devon coastline which informs his love for detail, a constant theme for his ever-evolving creations. The Woven series in particular is the result of intricate layers of varied coloured canes which are manipulated to follow and twist around the form of the piece, creating movement. These are then cold cut to reveal the vibrant colours hidden beneath the surface.
In his own words:
“The effect is like water over precious stones or the rock with its glimmering colours beneath reflecting natural growth and corrosion. I enjoy observing people’s reactions to my work, everything is up for interpretation, as my work is diverse, complex and sometimes subversive. It invites you to look again and again. My introduction to hot glass gave me an insatiable desire to explore this medium to its limits. I find glass an inspiration in itself but have found inspiration from the natural world and its issues”
Rowe’s journey with glass began during his degree course in 3D design at the University of Central Lancashire. During the following seven years he worked alongside a number of glassmakers at the London Glass Blowing hot shop, enhancing and Fine-tuning his skills before moving to Brazil. During this time Rowe set up his own glass studio but also experienced a different working environment alongside Industrial glassmakers.
On returning to the UK with an initial set-up in Hertfordshire, he rejoined London Glassblowing, where he has worked on and off from 2005 to the present day. Currently, Rowe now makes his work at a number of studios all-over the UK and also produces Peter Layton...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cryptograph 210631, golden yellow & lime glass sculpture by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Cryptograph 210631' (in Amber & Chartreuse) is a unique glass sculpture that has been created using a variety of glass techniques, by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
The enca...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique English Mahogany Gear Pin
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some rustic, vintage flare to your decor with this antique English mahogany wood gear pin from circa 1890. Made in Nottinghamshire, it is ideal for adding style and sophisticatio...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tricolarial 50, a Unique Red, Purple, Blue & Green Glass Vase by Vic Bamforth
Located in London, GB
'Tricolarial 50' is a unique hand blown sculptural vase by the British artist Vic Bamforth. Blown in red, purple, blue and green colored glass which are encased in clear glass to cre...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Dna Sequence iii, a Green & Aqua Glass Bottle Installation by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'DNA Sequence III' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 5 individual elements) by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
Accomplished glass artist Thompson explores illusion...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Enchanted Dawn in Blues II, a Unique Glass Tree Sculpture by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Dawn in Blues II' is a unique glass tree sculpture by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson brings a joyous an...
Category
2010s Organic Modern British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
