Glorious Glass
I so love sparkling glassware and am a huge fan of the original works of Flamedaisy in Nelson, NZ. The studio, gallery and shop are a magical place to visit and I always manage to bring home safely some of their exotic glasswares.
Anthony Genet and Berintha Binnie-Genet run an amazing glass blowing studio and gallery in Trafalgar Square where they make and display some truly original pieces - beads, funky goblets, and huge sculptural pieces to delight the eye.
"Like any lifelong passionate affair the act of glassblowing can leave the gaffer feeling exhilarated and triumphant or as inadequate as a jilted lover" Anthony Genet.
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| Anthony Genet master glass craftman |
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| The glass blowing studio |
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| Some works of glass art |
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| Sadly pics do not show the beauty of the pieces |
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| This piece, in particular, was stunning |
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| These goblets were to die for! |
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| Poor pic of perfect work |
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| Tiny frontage to a treasure trove |
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| Irridecent juice glasses |
These magical little juice glasses really bowled me over. Each was an individual size and shape with irregular markings and colours. They just sang out to me "Take me home" ... so I did! I now have six of these little beauties to add to my stock of Flamedaisy treasures at home in London. The glasses cost around NZ$60 each (about UK£30 each) - very reasonable for the time and trouble to make such original works of art.
Aren't they amazing?
And now for another charming fairytale.
And now for another charming fairytale.
It all looks awesome, but the juice glasses would be my favourite too!!
ReplyDeleteThe glasses are gorgeous, I guess some carefull packing will be required! Hope you took an empty bag too.
ReplyDeleteHang onto your luggage - I hope the Nelson Tourist Board are paying for your excess baggage!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the tour of the glorious glass. Every piece was gorgeous, but the juice glasses are my favorite. The charming fairytale was beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm very fond of glass too, and am always fascinated when I get the chance to see it being made. I think I'd have been won over by the wine goblets, but I think your choice is probably more practical, both for using and for your journey home.
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