Mother Nature's Garden
by Taylor Vaughan
40" x 30" x 36"
Our relationship with nature is a constantly evolving journey. While we once lived close to the land, industrialization and technology have pulled us further and further from these roots. The pendulum seems to be swinging back as people focus on organic farming and trying to minimize their impact on the environment.
Through it all, nature perseveres. I’m fascinated by plants sprouting through cracks in concrete or the tree that manages to grow all the way through the pole of a stop sign only to shoot leaves out the top, eight feet above ground. This piece celebrates that spirit of perseverance.
Artist Statement:
My favorite part about working with glass is the surprise element of opening the kiln when a project is finished. I may have peaked while glass was hot and moving, but there's nothing quite like throwing the kiln open to see how the glass behaved.
I love the idea of glass flowing and melting into a final composition, so you will see a lot of movement in my work. I have a background as a professional photographer and graphic designer and have always appreciated the idea of capturing a moment in time. Glass allows me to do that with an end-product you can actually touch.
by Taylor Vaughan
40" x 30" x 36"
Our relationship with nature is a constantly evolving journey. While we once lived close to the land, industrialization and technology have pulled us further and further from these roots. The pendulum seems to be swinging back as people focus on organic farming and trying to minimize their impact on the environment.
Through it all, nature perseveres. I’m fascinated by plants sprouting through cracks in concrete or the tree that manages to grow all the way through the pole of a stop sign only to shoot leaves out the top, eight feet above ground. This piece celebrates that spirit of perseverance.
Artist Statement:
My favorite part about working with glass is the surprise element of opening the kiln when a project is finished. I may have peaked while glass was hot and moving, but there's nothing quite like throwing the kiln open to see how the glass behaved.
I love the idea of glass flowing and melting into a final composition, so you will see a lot of movement in my work. I have a background as a professional photographer and graphic designer and have always appreciated the idea of capturing a moment in time. Glass allows me to do that with an end-product you can actually touch.
by Taylor Vaughan
40" x 30" x 36"
Our relationship with nature is a constantly evolving journey. While we once lived close to the land, industrialization and technology have pulled us further and further from these roots. The pendulum seems to be swinging back as people focus on organic farming and trying to minimize their impact on the environment.
Through it all, nature perseveres. I’m fascinated by plants sprouting through cracks in concrete or the tree that manages to grow all the way through the pole of a stop sign only to shoot leaves out the top, eight feet above ground. This piece celebrates that spirit of perseverance.
Artist Statement:
My favorite part about working with glass is the surprise element of opening the kiln when a project is finished. I may have peaked while glass was hot and moving, but there's nothing quite like throwing the kiln open to see how the glass behaved.
I love the idea of glass flowing and melting into a final composition, so you will see a lot of movement in my work. I have a background as a professional photographer and graphic designer and have always appreciated the idea of capturing a moment in time. Glass allows me to do that with an end-product you can actually touch.
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