Spirit Vessel I Mouse with images of winged figures

with images of winged figures

to celebrate 40 years as a glassblower

hung on a tree or tucked into a bowl

The apple is the original ornament of Christmas

or hang them on a holiday tree

Spirit Vessel I Mouse with images of winged figuresThis remarkable series of work was a collaborative project with fellow glass craftsperson, and Native American artist, Rafael Navarro Leiton. The medium displays rich texture, with colour that glows through the layers and patterns of glass. Each vessel in this series features formed metal elements in copper or pure silver, with images of winged figures, animals and mystical symbols. These forms and images were inspired by artifacts of the ancient