In its liquid state, glass glows with intense heat and moves as if self-propelled. When Thor is in the studio he likes to work the glass hot, which means he has to work fast. The glass whips around and the result has a free form feel. This loose working style is what initially brought us together as artists. The strange alien goo that is hot glass in its natural state was pure wonder. We both saw the material as expansive and full of possibilities.
At first we assisted each other with our individual projects, which we still do, but eventually our ideas bounced back and forth between us and a collaborative body of work emerged.
Over the years we have settled into a unique partnership in making. Thor sculpts and forms in the glassblowing studio and I work in the design studio creating color palates and compositions for the installations. Our strength as collaborators is in our very different approach to making. I like to consider and reconsider and Thor likes to jump in trusting his instincts. This precarious balance is key to our artistic practice.
We still work together when it comes to creating new designs in the hot shop. Both of us are drawn to the phenomenon of light and color that can be found in glass and look for this beauty in our surroundings. These moments are translated into form and resemble orbiting electrons, clustered cells, rolling sound waves and nestled river rocks. Our aim is to create works of art that are spontaneous and yet have a nuanced and well-crafted presence that allows for contemplation.
-Jennifer Bueno
At first we assisted each other with our individual projects, which we still do, but eventually our ideas bounced back and forth between us and a collaborative body of work emerged.
Over the years we have settled into a unique partnership in making. Thor sculpts and forms in the glassblowing studio and I work in the design studio creating color palates and compositions for the installations. Our strength as collaborators is in our very different approach to making. I like to consider and reconsider and Thor likes to jump in trusting his instincts. This precarious balance is key to our artistic practice.
We still work together when it comes to creating new designs in the hot shop. Both of us are drawn to the phenomenon of light and color that can be found in glass and look for this beauty in our surroundings. These moments are translated into form and resemble orbiting electrons, clustered cells, rolling sound waves and nestled river rocks. Our aim is to create works of art that are spontaneous and yet have a nuanced and well-crafted presence that allows for contemplation.
-Jennifer Bueno