“Head Case” (Phantom of Ego / Armour Series)

My work is how I see and deal with my pride and ego; I explore the tension between the image we think we project and the reality of our experiences donning the armour of pride. Something that is ornamental and fragile rather than strong and solid, something heavy and burdensome rather than functional and light. I use glass to create a phantom of ego we wrap around ourselves for protection, letting its translucency show its lack of substance, and beauty to show how high we elevate its importance. 
 

* This series is a work in progress and this page will be updated to include new additions as the work evolves.

* Winner of the National Emerging Art Glass Prize 2020

* Collected by the National Art Glass Gallery, Wagga Wagga NSW Australia

“Head Case III” 2019
Cast Blackwood Crystals - Calpso Gold & Mede
23 x 23 x 21.5 cm
AUD $5, 000

“Head Case II” 2018
Cast Blackwood Crystals - Grey Blue
25 x 16 x 21.5 cm
AUD $5, 000

“Head Case I” 2018
Cast Blackwood Crystals - Sapphire
23 x 17 x 22 cm
AUD $5, 000

*1 of 5 limited castings collected by the Faulkners

"Head Case", 2018
Cast Glass - Spectrum Clear

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