Early Slumped Glass Works
This brooch resembles a dragonfly through fused and slumped glass elements arranged in a bold, minimalist composition. Two elongated lavender glass wings extend vertically and diagonally, their soft translucency contrasting with the opaque black segments that form the insect’s body. Small red and orange accents, melted into place during firing, suggest the iridescent flashes often seen on dragonfly thoraxes and wing joints.
The asymmetry and fluid edges characteristic of kiln-formed glass give the piece an organic presence, while the layered colours and varying transparencies create a sense of movement. Light interacts with the glass differently across its surface, glossy, matte, and translucent zones, enhancing the impression of fragility and life.
A small, sculptural study in colour, form, and motion, this brooch transforms a simple glass assemblage into a vivid, wearable creature.