Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Traditional Glassblowing Methods Suffuse Kateryna Sokolova’s Modern Vessels with Historical Spirit

A blown-glass vessel that looks like it is drooping off the edge of a table.

All images © Kateryna Sokolova

It is often said that glass is a “slow-moving liquid” because it lacks of the molecular structure of true solids. Like oversized water droplets on the verge of slipping off the edge of a branch or a table, Ukrainian designer Kateryna Sokolova’s sculptural vessels draw on the medium’s natural malleability. GUTTA, a series of vases and carafes, draws on a rich tradition of glass-blowing in Ukraine and evokes a sense of paused time, as if the pieces are frozen in motion. “Through the curvaceous shape of the vases, I wanted to convey the mysterious power of nature and a sense of rhythm,” she says.

Sokolova’s designs are produced in Lviv by artisans who practice ancient glassblowing techniques, imbuing the modern forms with a historical dimension. GUTTA vessels are on view at the contemporary design fair Collectible in Brussels this weekend, and you can find more of the artist’s work on her website. (via Le Journal Du Design)

 

A blown-glass vessel that looks like it is drooping off the edge of a mossy branch.

A blown-glass vessel that looks like it is drooping off the edge of a table.

A blown-glass vessel that looks like it is drooping off the edge of a table.

A blown-glass vessel that looks like it is drooping off the edge of a cylindrical container.

A blown-glass carafe.

A blown-glass vessel photographed holding some flowers.

A blown-glass vessel that looks like it is drooping off the edge of a table.

A a collection of blown-glass vessel that look like they are drooping all over a table.

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