Colour, Form and Light

Elliot Walker

Still Life with Fruit, 2009, Photo: Simon Bruntnell

Elliot Walker has been working as a glass maker for five years and has recently graduated from Wolverhampton University with a MA degree in applied arts. As well as working for Peter Layton at London Glassblowing, Elliot is also the chief glass blower for the Contemporary Chandelier Company. He is one of a few glassblowers in the world who focus solely on figurative sculpture. Sculpting from molten glass is known as the Messello technique, and using this method requires dexterity, speed and precise temperature control. Elliot has been awarded the Frederic Stuart memorial fund by the worshipful company of glass sellers and his work is represented in the Broadfield House Museum collection. Elliot has exhibited widely throughout the UK in glass and fine art galleries, and is also part of a glass blowing demonstration team who regularly perform at events around the UK including the international glass festival where he completed a 24-hour glass blowing challenge. www.ewalkerglassart.co.uk