Using vintage glassware collected for the ‘thought holders’ (ongoing), and hand moulded stone material, the thought holders are made to be used practically for holding leaves, feathers, flowers, pens, leaves, notes or just thoughts.
The hand pigmented stone material is hard and crush resistant to 10,000lbs. The inserts are vintage glass receptacles and test tubes. These can be removed and washed if needed.
Each piece is stamped underneath with a word or thought in letter press, reminding the owner of the thought or emotion intended.
The vintage nature of the glass pieces spoke about what they had seen, how they had been used and how they passed through many hands. The stones I have made hold them, celebrate their existent, anchor their new use and they become useful again. The notion of being able to hold a thought instead of flowers for example, propelled me to value this collection of small designed sculptures as something to use in the home. This elevated them from an art contest to a home decorator item, useful yet encouraging thought and feelings.
Linden New Art, DESIGN FRINGE & Melbourne Fringe - forced to close due to Covid 19 lockdown came up with this incredible idea to show works. They published the works in large posters which were plastered around City of Port Phillip.
the love thought
Antique glass test tube, Hystrastone, powdered cadmium red pigment
the love thought
23 x 11 cm
Antique glass test tube, Hystrastone, powdered cadmium red pigment
base inscription
the kind thought
Antique glass test tube, Hystrastone, powdered teal pigment
the kind thought
26 x 12 cm
Antique glass test tube, Hystrastone, powdered teal pigment
base inscription
the deep thought
12 x 8 cm
Vintage shot glass, Hystrastone, powdered ultra blue pigment
the deep thought
Vintage shot glass, Hystrastone, powdered ultra blue pigment
base inscription
the feel thought
12 x 8 cm
Vintage shot glass, Hystrastone, powdered ochre pigment
the feel thought
Vintage shot glass, Hystrastone, powdered ochre pigment
base inscription
the stay thought
12 x 8 cm
Vintage shot glass, Hystrastone, powdered ultra blue and ochre pigment
the stay thought
Vintage shot glass, Hystrastone, powdered ultra blue and ochre pigment
base inscription