2025 - Wang Ziyan
Personal Information:
Name: Wang Ziyan
E-Mail: S2260042@ed.ac.uk
Wang's recent experience includes:
2023
Group Exhibition, Extreme Making: Expansive Methods and Critical Themes in Design Doctoral Research and Education, The European Academy of Design Conference, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Shortlisted: The David Martlew Prize, Society of Glass Technology Annual Conference
The Postgraduate Research Expense Grant, University of Edinburgh
2022
Group Exhibition, "Stories - Whispers from the Past and the Present" Exhibition, The Trades House of Glasgow, Glasgow & Wasps Creative Academy, Inverness, UK
About my Work:
This work is an exploration of the relationship between craft and well-being. Created through hot-sculpted glass, employing surface engraving and sand blasting, individually or in combination, it draws inspiration from the unique weather and landscapes of Scotland, along with the emotions they evoke. The cylindrical forms ensure that as viewers interact from various angles, the clouds and mountains within transform. A gentle touch softens the engraved surface, inviting tactile engagement. This collection offers tactile possibilities for appreciating craftsmanship beyond the visual experience.
(All images were photographed by the engraver. Click on any image to see a larger version.)
The Engravings:
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