From stained glass windows to traditional tableware, glass has played an integral role in the decorative arts for centuries. However, a growing number of contemporary glass artists are pushing the boundaries of the craft by demonstrating the amazing malleability of this fragile material. One artist leading the experimental movement was Seattle-based Carol Milne, who created "woven" glass sculptures that were both delicate and strong.
“I see the woven pieces as metaphors for the fabric of society,” Milne said in a statement. “Each strand is fragile on its own, but becomes strong when bundled together.” Glass ‘Yarns’ The colorful loops are woven together and linked to form delicate, translucent chains that look like knitted wool scarves. "You can hack or break a single thread without breaking the entire structure," Milne said. "Even if the structure breaks, the pieces remain bound together. These connections bring strength and wholeness and maintain integrity."
Carol Milne creates "woven" glass sculptures that push the limits of the material.
You can see some of Milnes woven glass sculptures at Blue Helix Pavilion 1 in Asheville, North Carolina, from March 6, 2020, to May 1, 2020.
