RE-COVER 2019

Re-cover consists of a series of mouth-blown glass sculptures that are collages made from multiple elements placed within or hanging from one another. Each sculpture consists of an element that serves as a socket or a pod to other elements attached to it.

Contrary to the conventional glass design, the joints are purely mechanical with a strong visual identity. The aim is to join sensitive and fragile material – glass – using standard hardware store items. The glass elements are hand blown with traditional methods, whereas the joints are made of threaded brass rods, bolts and rubber washers.

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The sculptures are materialized thoughts of endurance and they represent moments of closeness, togetherness, balance and intimacy.

 

Serie features 10 unique works from 2019-2020. Presented at Lokal+ gallery Helsinki & Collectible fair, Bryssels. Materials: mouth blown glass, brass, rubber.                                                 

 

Glass blowing & coldwork: Manuel Diemer & Alge Julija, Nuutajärvi glass village

Project was funded by Finnish Cultural Foundation​

Photos: Jarkko Översti, Katja Hagelstam, Alge Julija