Finding the Beauty in Waste

The focus of this research is based on finding new ways of utilizing traditional glass making methods in a contemporary manner. The contradiction between traditional glass making and the contemporary art scene will be discussed in detail through form to the qualities of the material. The research will focus on the current trends in glass and the broader art world, a move from media in the art world and how glass identifies with this. The body of work will be relying on traditional methods, but demonstrate the ability to operate within these contexts as a whole.