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half circle form optical glass sculpture seen front on. with mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.Plotting Dimensions
half circle form optical glass sculpture seen front on. with mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture seen front on. with mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.
close up image showing the painted lens and surrounding scored multiple linear detail of an optical glass sculpture titled plotting dimensions. You can see intense relfections in the body of the transparent glass. No people.
close up image showing the painted lens and surrounding scored multiple linear detail of an optical glass sculpture titled plotting dimensions. You can see intense relfections in the body of the transparent glass. No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture seen from the painted green and blue side. A diagonal black line separates the two coloured areas. You can see a halo of light which is transparent glass around the edge of the painted half circle. No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture seen from the painted green and blue side. A diagonal black line separates the two coloured areas. You can see a halo of light which is transparent glass around the edge of the painted half circle. No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture seen from a side angle. You can clearly see the mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture seen from a side angle. You can clearly see the mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture with mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.
half circle form optical glass sculpture with mirrored lens reflected in the body of the glass. A lens painted green and blue on the outside of the sculpture is surrounded by multiple straight lones scored into the surface of the glass. Mirror on the inside of the lens is seen reflected in the sculpture.No people.

Plotting Dimensions : Dome Shape Mirrored Glass Sculpture

Year : 2018
Dimensions : W38.0 x H25.0 x D7.0 cm

The glowing optics of Sally Fawkes’s dome shape mirrored glass sculpture, Plotting Dimensions, connects with us through its immediate association with snow globes or a clock on the mantlepiece, homely, safe places in our memories. Closer observation reveals a space, larger and deeper than the three dimensional form witnessed.
Sally created ‘Plotting Dimensions’ in response to the idea that humanity may well will need to start leaving Earth in the not too distant future and establish colonies elsewhere in the Universe in order to survive.

In 2017 at the Starmus science festival in Norway, Professor Stephen Hawking delivered a speech in which he said…
“Spreading out into space will completely change the future of humanity. It may also determine whether we have any future at all.”
“It is clear we are entering a new space age. We are standing at the threshold of a new era. Human colonisation of other planets is no longer science fiction, it can be science fact.”
“… If humanity is to continue for another million years it relies on boldly going where no one has gone before. I hope for the best. I have to. We have no other option.”

Lines scored over the arcing outer transparent plane of Plotting Dimensions dome shaped mirrored glass sculpture stirs associations of navigation paths on nautical charts, or between celestial co-ordinates. Looking closely they appear to repeat and expand inside. How is a map of interstellar space created? The lens is divided in two by earthy colours of green and blue guiding the way through vast dimensions to previously unknown places.

Plotting Dimensions

Dome shape mirrored glass sculpture with lens

Sally created ‘Plotting Dimensions’ in response to the idea that humanity may well will need to start leaving Earth in the not too distant future and establish colonies elsewhere in the Universe in order to survive.

“Spreading out into space will completely change the future of humanity.” Professor Stephen Hawking

Accompanying music :
Ambient Hope by Komiku
https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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The Contemporary Glass Society are delighted to share that something very exciting is coming to their YouTube channel in the coming weeks. CGS received funding from The Space, Arts Council and The Glass Sellers charity to produce a series of films sharing glass making in the UK, showing some of the different techniques’ artists use, their inspiration, industrial processes and the fantastic community creating inn glass.

CGS worked with Ben from Directed by Good to storyboard their ideas and bring them to life on locations up and down the UK getting up close to huge industrial processes and seeing tiny details being formed in studios, the variety of starting points for many of the artists and the many, many hours of learning, dedication and patience put into producing stunning pieces of glass. As you will see they visited us in Stroud!

Go to the Contemporary Glass Society bio to see the full trailer.

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The Contemporary Glass Society are delighted to share that something very exciting is coming to their YouTube channel in the coming weeks. CGS received funding from The Space, Arts Council and The Glass Sellers charity to produce a series of films sharing glass making in the UK, showing some of the different techniques’ artists use, their inspiration, industrial processes and the fantastic community creating inn glass. CGS worked with Ben from Directed by Good to storyboard their ideas and bring them to life on locations up and down the UK getting up close to huge industrial processes and seeing tiny details being formed in studios, the variety of starting points for many of the artists and the many, many hours of learning, dedication and patience put into producing stunning pieces of glass. As you will see they visited us in Stroud! Go to the Contemporary Glass Society bio to see the full trailer. #glass #glassart #craft #technique #process

For 50 years, London Glassblowing has championed studio glassmaking. This anniversary exhibition brings together over 40 artists - current residents, cherished guests, and pioneers from@founder Peter Layton’s earlier studios- to celebrate a remarkable journey from 1976 to today’s thriving gallery.

We are proud to be invited Esteemed Guest Artists exhibiting new work in this landmark exhibition.

#studioglass #glasssculpture #50years #glassart #exhibition

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For 50 years, London Glassblowing has championed studio glassmaking. This anniversary exhibition brings together over 40 artists - current residents, cherished guests, and pioneers from@founder Peter Layton’s earlier studios- to celebrate a remarkable journey from 1976 to today’s thriving gallery. We are proud to be invited Esteemed Guest Artists exhibiting new work in this landmark exhibition. #studioglass #glasssculpture #50years #glassart #exhibition

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MAGGIE ALPHONSI - Mastercard Worldwide global rugby ambassador (ENG)

We are immensely proud to have created these Player of the Match trophies for the 32 Women’s Rugby World Cup matches currently being hosted in England.
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“Women’s Rugby is all about physicality, speed, adaptability and unity. The hits are harder, the game’s faster, and players are backing themselves every time. They’re creative, confident and not afraid to show it. But what stands out is how they stick together and keep pushing the game forward, on and off the field. This trophy represents all of that.” MAGGIE ALPHONSI - Mastercard Worldwide global rugby ambassador (ENG) We are immensely proud to have created these Player of the Match trophies for the 32 Women’s Rugby World Cup matches currently being hosted in England. Thank you for the trust in us with this project @mastercarduk @octagonuk @rugbyworldcup #rugbymovesus #potm #rugby #womeninsport #womensrugby #glassart #glasstrophies #glassartists #glassart #carvedglass #opticalglass #jacksonfawkesglass #sallyfawkesglass #richardjacksonglass #englishartist
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