My process
The foundation of my work was initially rooted in the lost wax casting process, a technique historically associated with bronze and precious metal casting that is adapted to contemporary cast glass sculpture. Since studying in the Czech Republic, I have explored direct investment methods in which original clay forms are destroyed during casting, allowing for a more immediate and intuitive relationship with the material. In recent years I have also incorporated sculpting foam, and selective 3D printing processes as part of an evolving sculptural practice that continues to investigate the interaction between form, internal voids, light, and spatial transformation. Each piece develops through an intensive sequence of sculpting, mold-making, kiln casting, and coldworking, allowing the final form to emerge gradually through both precision and material unpredictability. In my original models, I establish the primary movement, tension, and internal spatial relationships of the form. From these objects, I create molds that allow the sculpture to transition through multiple physical states before ultimately being cast in glass. The material transformation itself is central to the work. The kiln casting process is physically and technically demanding, particularly during the extended cooling and annealing stages where the internal structure of the glass stabilizes over days or weeks. Once removed from the mold, the sculpture undergoes extensive coldworking and polishing, allowing transparency, reflection, and internal space to become active components of the finished piece.
From Foam to Glass