Hashtag Glass Sculpture - MINIMAL COLLECTION 000011786
Hashtag by James AlexanderWall mounted.Free blown hot sculpted glass with gold leaf detailMounted on one of James' old skateboard decksJames' figurative work explores self image, branding and status symbols within popular culture. Through his work he explores the boundaries of our projected selves, as well as the objects and attitudes we use to cover up our own insecurities.Within making these pieces James has not only been able to manipulate the glass, but also push the boundaries of the material.
Dimensions;
Height: 30 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 16 cm
About
James uses glass as a canvas to create abstract sceneries, which draw the viewer to gaze within for the beauty of the canework. The transparent top of his Metamorphic pieces reflect the inner patterning, creating a whole reflected world. He uses the erosion of the coastal area where he grew up as his inspiration and is a freehand glass blower and sculptor.
James gained a BA Hons in Applied Arts at Bournemouth University, where he became fascinated by glassblowing under the tuition of Rob Marshall.
Since then he has worked for numerous studios which include Peter Layton’s London Glassblowing, Michael Ruh’s Studio, Simon Moore’s Studio and James Adlington’s Exmoor Glass as well a demonstrator at the Nationaal Glas Museum in Leerdam Holland.
"My main source of inspiration comes from the beautiful scenery around where I was brought up in Cornwall."
Dimensions
Dimensions;
Height: 30 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Exhibition & Galleries
2017
London Glass Blowing | Silent Auction
Vessel Gallery2016
International Glass Art Biennial 2016 Belgium
Parndon Mill | Glasshaus XI
CGS | Black to White and Back Again
Art in Action
London Glass Blowing Gallery | Recollections2015
Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artists
Handmade in Britain
Cornwall Design Fair
London Glass Blowing Gallery2014
Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artists
Platuax Gallery
New British Artists
Funky Original Crafts2013
Platuax Gallery
The Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artists
London Glassblowing
Little Wren | Poole Exhibition
Nationaal Glas Museum Leerdam2012
Zest | Christmas Exhibition
The Affordable Art Fair | Exhibiting with New British Artist
Nationaal Glas Museum Leerdam
Little Green Wren | Thistle Exhibition
Platuax Gallery
New Designers | Awarded Recommended Maker by CGS
The Cube Gallery, Poole | Exhibition2011
Barclays House, Poole | Charity Exhibition
The Cube Gallery, Poole | Exhibition
Swanage Gallery | ExhibitionEducation & Qualifications
2009 – 2012 | Bournemouth University
BA (HONS) Applied Arts (specialising in Hot Glass)2007 - 2008 | Plymouth College of Art and Design
National Diploma in Applied Arts - Distinction, Distinction, Distinction
