| motion.
This imperceptible movement
in combination with light
and color cause glass to be admired as a stunningly beautiful
material. It is interesting
to note that many craft-based processes involve direct
hand manipulation.
In contrast, glass workers influence or moderate their
forms with tools but can never touch the glass directly
with their hands. Glass is worked in a molten state and
is sometimes finished with sandblasting, cutting, and
grinding tools. Blown and cast glass processes generally
require teamwork, with the artist leading a careful dance
between the molten glass and his or her assistants.
-Jean McLaughlin
Contemporary Craft Curator |
