Employing almost every conceivable technique, the artist transformed classic still life painting objects into ethereal, sculptural cameos that speak both of bounty and its impermanence.
#Blown away season 2 elliot series#
Plenty, an irreverent look at the culture of excess, presented a new series of sculpture inspired by 17 th– century Dutch Vanitas paintings. Messums, London, hosted Walker’s inaugural solo show from January 28 through February13, 2021. “It showed me how welcoming and inspiring the global fraternity of furnace glass workers is.” But the artist works feverishly on new commissioned works, facilitates a number of creations for several noted designers and artists, and carries out his new duties as champion of marblemedia’s glassblowing competition show.įor Walker, getting to know his fellow contestants on Blown Away 2 and watching them work made his participation on the show worthwhile. For the moment, prized residencies at both the Corning Museum of Glass and the Pittsburgh Glass Center are on hold due to Covid.
Though exquisite to look at, it was the combination of refined glassblowing skill with the humor and satire of his work that resulted in Walker winning the Netflix series, Blown Away 2.
Sculpting and blowing molten glass, Elliot Walker creates still life sculpture inspired by the paintings of Dutch masters. Glass Artists of Colorado and the Morgan Adams Project.CMOG’s 10 Ways to Digitally Experience Glass.LaceFace and Southern Oregon Glass Community Relief.I was sure the judges would give the win to Chris because of his French pulling technique so YAY for Elliott winning instead.ĮTA: This is the episode where Chris said, "I either want to be number one or I want to be eliminated," yet I noticed that when Elliott was announced the winner, Chris didn't ask the judges to eliminate him. I liked concept for Mike's piece with all the small pieces forming an infinity symbol. I loved how melty the cheese looked on her burger. Ironically it made me crave french fries, which I haven't had since before the first lockdown began last year. I liked Nao's weirdly colored processed food. And seriously, this guy wants to rename this technique after himself? I don't know much about glassblowing, but I'm guessing he didn't invent it which means he can kindly STFU.Īndi's mushrooms growing on bottles was an interesting concept. I really liked watching Chris do that French pulling technique but I was still too mad about the fact that HE DIDN'T FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS CHALLENGE and therefore shouldn't have even been present to make the icebergs for sale piece. I was glad he was able to salvage the body of his insect! I liked how shiny and iridescent he was able to make his beetle. It really gave the green color a beautiful glow.Įlliot's dung beetle recycling a piece of glass was a great concept for this challenge. I loved the way Cat made the spiraling pine tree in the center of her piece. I rolled my eyes when Chris said he hadn't had a chance to look around at what everyone else was doing BUT it all looked mediocre compared to what he was doing and then proceeded to begin describing other people's pieces. Some of them are a lot clearer in their communication than others. One thing I like seeing is how the contestants interact with their assistants each week. I liked that they did briefly discuss the environmental impact that glass blowing has and ways to reduce that footprint.
0 kommentar(er)
