This sculpture is made by combining dozens of transparent solid glass spheres. The technique of solid working is used, in which glass that has been softened by heating is shaped without blowing. The work’s appearance changes constantly as it irregularly reflects light and the surrounding scenery. Omura Shunji, who learned the basics of glass-making in Tokyo and also studied abroad in England, has always focused on the relationship between glass and light in his art. He only uses colorless and transparent glass, which transmits, captures and emits light most effectively. He says that the starting point of his art is the attempt to disrupt a space by introducing this kind of object. (HASEGAWA Tamao)
This sculpture is made by combining dozens of transparent solid glass spheres. The technique of solid working is used, in which glass that has been softened by heating is shaped without blowing. The work’s appearance changes constantly as it irregularly reflects light and the surrounding scenery. Omura Shunji, who learned the basics of glass-making in Tokyo and also studied abroad in England, has always focused on the relationship between glass and light in his art. He only uses colorless and transparent glass, which transmits, captures and emits light most effectively. He says that the starting point of his art is the attempt to disrupt a space by introducing this kind of object.
(HASEGAWA Tamao)