Glow (2026) Original Sculpture by Tracy Nicholls

Glow is a series of delicate, glowing vessels of kiln formed glass.

Initial inspiration was taken from volcanic eruptions. The rough, pitted texture of the matt black glass with its glowing copper interior resembles volcanic rock and the glowing lava within.
Made using the Pate de Verre technique, individual, one-off moulds are made for each piece. These are packed with a paste of crushed glass powders undergoing several kiln firings. Once the firings are complete the mould is removed to reveal the delicate, eggshell thin glass vessel. It is carefully cleaned, sandblasted and sealed before many layers of copper leaf are applied to the interior – the reflective interior curves creating opportunities for light to bounce around and produce the ‘glow’.

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Materials used:

Glass, copper leaf

Details:

• Sculpture on Other
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 6.69 x 3.54 x 6.69"
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative