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Louisa Raven (1971 − ) PAIR OF BLACK SIMPLE TUMBERS

2002

Function is a high priority in my work and through the making process I am able to form the molten glass into shapes which relate
directly to the grip of the hand, resulting in the products which are tactile and user friendly. It is my aim for the pieces I produce to enrich the pleasure of cooking, eating and drinking, and also to enhance people's daily lives through contact with products that are visually pleasing and have an individual personality.

I make use of the qualities of lead crystal, a very soft and graceful type of glass when molten, to
make pieces such as the 'Fluidity' carafes and tumblers. Achieving a balance between the natural movement of the hot glass bubble and the restraints applied with tools, I try to capture the essence of how glass behaves in its molten state.

Everything but … The British Council 2003

Accession Number P7660/A-B
Dimensions
Media BLOWN GLASS

Past exhibitions

EVERYTHING BUT... CONTEMPORARY BRITISH KITCHENWARE

2006
- Ireland, Letterkenny, LETTERKENNY ARTS CENTRE
2005
- Kazakhstan, Almaty, STATE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
- Korea, Cheongju, INTERNATIONAL CRAFT BIENNALE 2005
2004
- Indonesia, Jakarta, AKSARA/PRODAK
- Indonesia, Bandung, SELASAR SUNARYO ART SPACE
- Thailand, Bangkok, QUEEN SIRIKIT'S NATIONAL CONVENTION
- Thailand, Bangkok, BRITISH COUNCIL CENTRE
- Sri Lanka, Colombo, BAREFOOT GALLERY
- Singapore, Singapore, ESPLANADE
2003
- Oman, Muscat, AL HARTHY COMPLEX