When Dreams Emerge
by Malina Cipleu
6" x 17" x 1"
As I lay awake, the remnants of my dream linger in my mind, like whispers of a forgotten song, urging me to explore the labyrinth of my thoughts. In this liminal space I am both traveler and explorer, charting a course through the uncharted territories of my mind. As I let sleep claim me once more, I know that as dreams emerge, they will illuminate my path and inspire the journey yet to come.
Artist Statement:
In my work, I try to capture in glass fleeting instances of beauty giving them an illusion of permanence. Drawing inspiration from the delicate moments that weave the tapestry of our lives, I find beauty in the transient, where scenes unfold swiftly—a footprint erased by the tide, morning fog dissipating, a group of tinny mushrooms peeking from under a log, or distant laughter of once-young children.
As a glass artist, I find the medium fascinating in its transparency, reflection, fragility, and strength, as I allow it to guide me, understand it, and embrace the unexpected. Sheets of glass, enamels, and glass powders transform under the kiln's heat and provide me with a vocabulary I couldn’t find in words.
Within each piece lies a quiet conversation between form and emotion—a storytelling that I hope will connect profoundly with viewers and allow them to continue the story through their own lens.
by Malina Cipleu
6" x 17" x 1"
As I lay awake, the remnants of my dream linger in my mind, like whispers of a forgotten song, urging me to explore the labyrinth of my thoughts. In this liminal space I am both traveler and explorer, charting a course through the uncharted territories of my mind. As I let sleep claim me once more, I know that as dreams emerge, they will illuminate my path and inspire the journey yet to come.
Artist Statement:
In my work, I try to capture in glass fleeting instances of beauty giving them an illusion of permanence. Drawing inspiration from the delicate moments that weave the tapestry of our lives, I find beauty in the transient, where scenes unfold swiftly—a footprint erased by the tide, morning fog dissipating, a group of tinny mushrooms peeking from under a log, or distant laughter of once-young children.
As a glass artist, I find the medium fascinating in its transparency, reflection, fragility, and strength, as I allow it to guide me, understand it, and embrace the unexpected. Sheets of glass, enamels, and glass powders transform under the kiln's heat and provide me with a vocabulary I couldn’t find in words.
Within each piece lies a quiet conversation between form and emotion—a storytelling that I hope will connect profoundly with viewers and allow them to continue the story through their own lens.
by Malina Cipleu
6" x 17" x 1"
As I lay awake, the remnants of my dream linger in my mind, like whispers of a forgotten song, urging me to explore the labyrinth of my thoughts. In this liminal space I am both traveler and explorer, charting a course through the uncharted territories of my mind. As I let sleep claim me once more, I know that as dreams emerge, they will illuminate my path and inspire the journey yet to come.
Artist Statement:
In my work, I try to capture in glass fleeting instances of beauty giving them an illusion of permanence. Drawing inspiration from the delicate moments that weave the tapestry of our lives, I find beauty in the transient, where scenes unfold swiftly—a footprint erased by the tide, morning fog dissipating, a group of tinny mushrooms peeking from under a log, or distant laughter of once-young children.
As a glass artist, I find the medium fascinating in its transparency, reflection, fragility, and strength, as I allow it to guide me, understand it, and embrace the unexpected. Sheets of glass, enamels, and glass powders transform under the kiln's heat and provide me with a vocabulary I couldn’t find in words.
Within each piece lies a quiet conversation between form and emotion—a storytelling that I hope will connect profoundly with viewers and allow them to continue the story through their own lens.
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