Communicating Abstract Thoughts – Péter Botos
Originally producing articles for everyday use, Hungarian glass artist Botos Péter has moved on to creating block-like works of art that have a bold choice of colours.
Ceramic Sculpture and Wall Works by Michael Cleff
German artist Michael Cleff uses a mixture of plaster moulds and hand building techniques to create these fresh and contemporary architectural forms out of stoneware clay.
Glass Vessels by Line Gottfred Petersen
Danish artist Line Gottfred Petersen creates sculpted vessels that are both quiet and classical, with the pieces emphasised thanks to subtle manipulation of the materials surface.
Handmade Enamel Treasures by Kaori Juzu
Danish based Japanese artist Kaori Juzu crafts by hand what she calls 'klenodie', a Danish word meaning artefact, gem, jewel, or treasure. Brooches layered with powdered glass.
Folded Light, Folded Shadow by Yuko Nishimura
Japanese artist Yuko Nishimura creates large scale paper relief sculptures composed of narrow pleats, essentially using a technique rooted in traditional Japanese origami.
Tempo Mobile Series by Mother Tool
Japanese company Mother Tool have grouped together a skilled collection of architects and designers who have individually offered their own take on kinetic sculpture.
Handblown Glass Terrariums by Paula Hayes
New York based landscape designer and artist Paula Hayes works with plant life and minerals to produce stunning glass terrariums as sculptures for gallery environments.
Contemporary Sculpture by Thierry Martenon
Thierry Martenon is a French sculptor who creates elegant, stripped down forms with lots of unique surface markings. He says he's always looking for new textures to experiment with.
Santiago Calatrava: Sculpture Into Architecture
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava interprets the practice of architecture as a combination of all the arts, and these thoughts are justified when viewing his sculpture works.
Peter Alexander: The Color of Light
Peter studied architecture as a young man before switching to art in the mid-1960s, his inspiration for his sculpture is his hometown of California, mainly the distinctive light and clear ocean.
Misfits by Judith Seng and Alex Valder
This project by Judith Seng and Alex Valder caught my eye. It's slightly different to what we'd usually showcase here, but examines the unusual relationship between art and design through glass.
Kinetic Objects by Annett Bourquin
These mobiles reminded me of the joy that is life, the surprising use of natural materials adds to the whole concept. The materials, such as wire and stone, are all found in and around Lisbon.
