This series adopts an experimental and nuanced approach to creating materials that complement the glassblowing process. This method emphasizes conceptualizing finished glass forms through extensive interactions with a different material. Unlike glass, I am not proficient in forming these materials and so my end goals are heavily bastardized through the language of the moulding material. This yields fantastic spontaneous forms I wouldn't otherwise conceive of blowing at the bench or illustrating with an intention to blow.
The term "Mezza Forma," meaning "half form" or "half mold," highlights the bridging of two material worlds while also referencing a naive approach to mold-making in contrast to the refined traditions of industrial craft. I guess in some way these forms are an unraveling the perfectionist and refined constraints of high craftsmanship and sit in opposition to my other refined euro-centric designs.
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Dokola is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and recognise and respect their leadership as custodians of this land and as historically important local material innovators and craftpeople.
