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Sue Parry Glass Designs
The rugged terrain of rural Western England where Sue spent her formative years has influenced her works of art. Her fascination with the rugged landscape inspired her to study Geology at University to degree level. Her fascination for rocks, textures and the power of the sea has had a profound influence on her work.
Sue has achieved acclaim in her native country for her high quality imaginative studio glass. From her studio based in Stourbridge, the home of British Glass she is now ready to offer her work to a discriminating International audience.
Sue works in two distinctive techniques. One is the exciting and dynamic technique of pouring hot molten glass which is over 2000 degrees F into moulds and then manipulating the pieces by hand using protective hand coverings. Because these pieces are individually made while the glass is hot no two pieces are exactly the same.
Sue’s other exciting line is highly distinctive mirrored glass display platters which can be wall mounted or free standing. These are suitable for distinctive homes or high impact displays in professional offices, or communal areas of exclusive residential buildings.
Sue’s influences have origins in the forces of nature and the complex interaction between humans and the world around them. These influences includes textures created by such forces as erosion of rock faces; evolution of coral reefs; the effect of volcanic eruptions creating rock formations. Sue’s work is dedicated to expressing the dynamic relationships of these forces of nature.
Sand Cast Bowls
Sand casting is the exciting and dynamic technique of pouring molten glass into specially formulated sand.
Shapes are pressed into this sand to create a void for the glass. Once it has cooled a little, the glass is picked up and shaped.
The mould is destroyed during the making process and because of this, each piece is unique, and sizes, shapes and colours will vary.
Mirrored Glass Platters
Distinctive mirrored glass platters which bounce light in any room.
These can be wall mounted or free standing and are suitable for homes or as high impact displays in commercial buildings.
Available in blue, bronze, charcoal or silver.
Wall Panels
T Lights
Hot poured glass tea light holders
These complement the modern interior and are perfect for 'al fresco' evenings
Ideal gifts, the tea light holders come as single or triple tea light holders
Extensive colour range available, with specific colour combinations designed to order.
Sculptures
Inspired by two major bodies of water the 'Frozen Surf' Atlantic Series and Caribbean Series - available in sizes from 12cm high to about 46cm high
Commissions
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Future Exhibitions
March 2010 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea London
March 2010 'Outside Looking In' Exhibition Brownston Gallery, Modbury, Devon.
April 2010 BCTF, Harrogate, Yorkshire
Craft in Focus, RHS Garden, Wisley, Woking, Surrey
June 2010 Outside Art Garden Exhibition, Russells Quarry & Avondale Library Gardens, Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry.
June 2010 The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey, Devon
July 2010 Art in Action, Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley, Oxfordshire
December 2010 Made by Hand, Tredegar House, New Port, Wales
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Selected Exhibitions
2009
Nov 2009 British Consulate, Chicago, USA
June - Aug 2009 Solo Exhibition, ‘Passion and Fire’ Eisch Gallery, Frauenau, Bavaria, Germany
June 2009 ‘Same Difference’ Exhibition, Corning Museum, Corning, NY, USA
July 2009 Art in Action, Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley, Oxfordshire
March 2009 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London
2008
Nov – Jan 2009 ‘The Christmas Collection’, Pyramid Gallery, York
Nov – Dec 2008 Christmas Exhibition, Platform Gallery
September 2008 Design Edge, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey
Aug – Sept 2008 ‘Swell Saturday’ The Gallery, West Kilbride, Scotland
Aug – Sept 2008 J@M, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire
Aug 2008 International Glass Festival, Stourbridge, West Midlands
July – Aug 2008 ‘Same Difference’ The Eisch Gallery, Frauenau, Germany
July 2008 Art in Action, Wheatley, Oxfordshire
May 2008 Blast! London Glass Blowing Studio, Borough, London
April 2008 British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate, Yorkshire
March 2008 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London
January 2008 Design Interiors, NEC, Birmingham
2007
Sept – Oct 2007 Cohesion Exhibition, Pyramid Gallery, York
August 2007 ‘Glass Collaborations’ Exhibition, Bild-Werk Frauenau, Germany
May – Oct 2007 Underground Art & Design Exhibition. Sir Harold Hiller Gardens, Hampshire
May 2007 Newcastle/Gateshead Art Fair
May 2007 Affordable Art Fair, Bristol
April 2007 Glasgow Art Fair
March 2007 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London
Jan 2007 Americasmart, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2006
April – June 2006 National Glass Centre, Sunderland
January 2006 Designer Crafts 2006, Mall Galleries, London
2005
September 2005 ‘White Glass in Tallinn’ Gallery A, Tallinn, Estonia
July – Aug 2005 ‘Days of White Glass’ Evald Okas Museum, Haapsalu, Estonia
July 2005 ‘New Designers’ New Design Centre, Islington, London
June 2005 ‘Trail of Glass’ Coach House Gallery, Kew Gardens, London
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Achievements
September 2004 – June 2005 Professional Development Techniques and Technology, International Glass Centre, Dudley College
September 2003 – June 2004 OCNWM Glass Techniques and Technology, International Glass Centre, Dudley College
1986 – 1990 BSc (Hons) Environmental Science Level 2.1 Polytechnic South West, Plymouth, Devon
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Experience
February 2009 Artist Residency Scholarship at the Eisch Atelier, Frauenau, Germany
November 2007 Guest Lecturer at Buckingham Chilterns University College
August 2006 Assistant to American Glass Artist David Ruth
Since January 2006 Part-time Tutor at Ruskin Glasshouse College, Wollaston Rd, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 4HE
September 2005 Established Studio at Ruskin Glasshouse Centre, Wollaston Rd, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 4HE
2005 - 2006 Co-Director Bi-Glass Exhibition, Buttermarket, No 9 Gallery, Birmingham
2005 - 2007 Contemporary Glass Society Representative for the Midlands
Feature Writer for Contemporary Glass Society Newsletter
August 2004 Volunteer International Glass Festival 04, Stourbridge, West Midlands
June – July 2003 Cold Working at Danny Lane’s Studio, London
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Courses Attended
June 2007 Angela Thwaites, Hollow Form Casting, Richmond Adult Education Centre
February 2005 Lachezar Dorchev, Bulgarian Glass Artist, Kiln Sand Casting and High Fusing, Richmond Adult Education Centre
August 2004 Cappy Thompson, Painted Glass Master class, International Festival of Glass
January 2003 Jera May, Kiln Formed Glass, Richmond Adult Education Centre
Sept - Oct 2002 Jera May, Studio Glass Casting, Fusing, Slumping, Richmond Adult Education Centre
August 2002 Jera May, Sand Casting, Richmond Adult Education Centre
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Symposia Attended
July 2005 ‘Days of White Glass in Haapsalu’ Hot Glass Symposium Haapsalu. Estonia
January 2005 Hungarian and British Glass Artists, Fragile Cargo Symposium, London
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Membership
GAS Glass Art Society
CGS Contemporary Glass Society
Cohesion
Just Glass Society
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Susan Parry
Ruskin Glass House, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HE
M: 07776 318785
E: info@sueparry.co.uk
Website
If you would like to purchase her work, discuss a commissioned piece, or for information on your nearest local gallery, please use the contact form
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