Blue Metamorphosis Rocks Glass

About the Artwork

There is a theme for the design of this piece, but I thought the impression will definitely change depending on the viewer.
I thought rather than narrowing the perspective of others by determining the theme, I thought it would be better for the viewers to feel and decide on the theme themselves.
I named this piece "Metamorphosis" , a design to change depending on the viewer.
Metamorphosis means the process of a chrysalis changing into a totally different creature, a butterfly.
When I went to my favorite bar that I go to regularly, those who saw this piece said,
"It looks like fireworks"
"It looks like a traditional straw raincoat in the snowy areas of Japan. It's very Japanese"
"It looks like a kaleidoscope"
The design to be different depending on the viewer was what I was aiming for, so you can say I named this piece successfully.

I made the bottom of the piece hexagonal by roughly carving the corners diagonally and flat. This was to make it pleasant to touch.
When explaining cut glass to people, I used to say, "Cut glass is cutting the surface of glass to make patterns." However, I found out one day that you can also change the form of the glass itself.
By cutting off the corners, I was able to make the edges of the hexagonal bottom pleasant to touch. This is a texture that cannot be made with pressed glass. You can feel the comfort of using cut glass from your hands.
I also added some deep cuts on the sides. This texture is also unique to cut glass.
The features to create a pleasant touch is at the same time creating a beautiful design.
I also added some cuts at the rim of the glass. The mouth is not completely round and is slightly curving inward.
This inward curve makes the rim feel very smooth and pleasant when drinking. This is a different texture from that of the thin glass that is popular these days.
When you start using this glass, try drinking water first. You will find the water quite delicious with the smooth texture of the rim.
On the sides there are also traditional pattern cuts of chrysanthemum links, chrysanthemum basket weave patterns and octagonal basket weave patterns. Chrysanthemums are auspicious patterns meaning long life, good health, nobility and honorableness. I made the chrysanthemum links and basket weave patterns half the size of the size I use regularly. I am sure you will be able to feel the delicateness from the glass.
The octagonal basket weave patterns are also auspicious patterns that have a meaning like an amulet to keep away the evil and bad luck.
These three traditional patterns are the top 3 of the most difficult cuts, but I chose them to create a high grade piece.
I combined my original design with traditional patterns without clearly separating them. I consider this a completed form of cut glass, and its beauty will last for 100, or even 200 years from now.
It will be a perfect gift for yourself, for someone special, and for special occasions etc.

Description

• Category
  Glasswork
• Materials
  Soda glass
• Dimensions
  H 9.5 / ø 9.2 cm
• Year presented
  2023
• Production period
  1 month
• Paulownia Box
  Included

Techniques Used

Kiriko cut glass

Kiriko cut glass is made by using rotating grinders or diamond wheels to cut geometric patterns and curves into the surface of finished glass vessels. The patterns are evened and finished with fine polishing stones. Edo kiriko and Satsuma kiriko are especially famous.