A wide range of decorative glass free-blown by Jane Charles includes paperweights, bottles, vases, bowls and larger one-off pieces.
When cold they are worked on extensively to build up layers of texture and surface decoration, each process adding another dimension. Jane’s interest lies in light, texture and form, therefore glass is the ideal medium.
Her inspiration comes from shapes, colours and moods in the natural world, together with the sheer delight of physically working with molten glass. Each piece is totally unique.
‘In 1996 I moved into a new workshop. The aim was to create a lively, bright and efficient environment to work in with the emphasis on colour and light. Bright yellow, greens, blues and purples cover the studio walls and there is a unique interaction between the colours of the workshop and the industrial landscape and skies of Newcastle that surround us.’
designs gallery, 179 king street, castle douglas, s.w.scotland ~ open 9.30 / 5.30 ~ closed sundays