Sutton Coldfield based artist Michael Goodrum, aka, Visionary Glass, was another of the exhibitors in the Victoria Square marquee during Artsfest. Using individually hand-cut fragments of glass, Michael creates a range of stunning sculptural glass canvases depicting the abstract forms from nature and landscapes.
Happening from 22 August to 28 September, the British Glass Biennale 2008 is: the UK’s top contemporary glass showcase featuring 82 of the country’s leading glass artists with £14,000 in prize money being awarded. This is a rare opportunity to see a huge variety of work in a selling exhibition, from finely crafted vessels to … [Read more…]
Eryka Isaak makes “one-off sculptural lighting, inspired by carnivorous, Jurassic and extra-terrestrial plant life”. From her workshop in Kings Heath she has used various glass-forming techniques to create floor, wall and table lamps as well as huge chandeliers, while “exploring the relationships between glass, copper, concrete, light and stone”. You may have seen some of … [Read more…]