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ARTIST'S BACKGROUND

2009 Visiting lecturer in the Contemporary Crafts BA (Hons) course, University College
Falmouth. I gave one-to-one tutorials, presentations of my work and professional practice, and held a workshop on ideas development and sketchbook work.
2007-09 MA Ceramics and glass. Royal College of Art
2003-06 BA (Hons) Glass. First class. University of Wolverhampton
2001-2002 Glass tutor-Richmond Adult Community College, Glass casting and slumping to both beginners and intermediate levels.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

My work is based on the concept of vision, exploring the close relationship between reality and illusion. To this effect, I use the optical and reflective qualities of glass combined with metal, found objects, wood, mirror or photography to create intriguing mirrors and objects of curiosity. These deceiving devices are visual experiences, not just objects to look at but objects to look through. I thrive on the challenge of playing with the onlooker’s mind by creating visual strategies of displacement, wonder and questioning.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

Portraits in the making, Pitzhanger Manor Gallery & House, 2011
Focus showcase, Contemporary Applied Arts , London, 2011
Protected Characteristics, Royal College of Art, London, 2010
British Glass Biennale 10, Ruskin Glass Centre, Stourbridge 2010
3 Centuries of Glass, Fieldings Auctioneers, Stourbridge 2010
Portals (Site-specific Solo Exhibition), Pitzhanger Manor House, London 2010
Illusion Photographiques, Galerie Annie Lagier & Galerie Martagon, France 2009
Mint Escapes, Mint, London, 2009
Transformations, Zest Gallery, London 2009
The Show RCA, Royal College of Art (Graduating Show), London 2009
Reflection, John Soane’s Museum, London 2008
Shift, Glass Art Gallery, London, September 2008
British Glass Biennale, Ruskin Glass Centre, 2008

helene.uffren@network.rca.ac.uk
http://www.heleneuffren.com/

Just Glass Rights Reserved 2003- 2012

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