Through the study of botanical sources of inspiration, James’s work exists as pieces of collected, abstracted, surreal and almost alien piece of sculptural glass. Derived from many different points of reference, such as twisting vines and microscopic pollen, James explores form, space, material and texture, using only the purity of transparent glass and light.

 James’s work to date has been described as ‘baroque’* and at the same time, through the non-existent use of color, it is perfectly at home within the minimal Bauhausian architectural cityscape that we exist in. Through his work he attempts to communicate his feelings towards the material and show a desire to reflect the beauty of the minimal age we live in, whilst at the same time, James adds a flourish of organic surrealism.

Artist Biography

About the Artist, – 
Born in the UK and initially a studio potter for 10 years, James has only been working in glass for approximately 4 years. Having graduated from the Royal College of Art in London, with an MA in Applied Arts, he is currently managing to make a living designing and making bespoke lighting in London, Europe and the US, for corporate and private clients.
 Recent exhibtions include the Bombay Sapphire Prize 2008, Milan, Design Basel 2008, Switzerland, Design Miami, Florida, 2008, Design Art London, 2008 and Verre Contemporain I Londres at Perimeter Edition Ltd, Paris, France.

www.jameslethbridgeglass.com