Malvinka Bitelli
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ARTIST'S STATEMENT
How such a brittle material can be so completely transformed by heat and form unpredictable changes makes glass interesting, exciting and a challenge to work with. I feel passionate about recycling and have been experimenting with discarded glass from my local glaziers. With this I have made a series of large and heavy vessels. Multiple firings have manipulated changes in the colour and surfaces, resulting in stone like textures that reference elemental sand. I have put a previously cast piece in a bucket of loose plaster allowing the glass some freedom to form texture and flow. I use sketchbooks to work through ideas, then make wax pieces to cast into moulds. I have core cast a series of transparent and coloured vessels with lids. These specifically planned shapes are fired once in moulds. Each draw on my Eastern European background and family history. CONTACT [email protected] www.instagram.com/malvinkabitelli |
ARTIST'S BACKGROUND
I studied surface design at Chelsea School of Art and then went on to make costumes and props for West End theatres. While at college during the holidays I worked alongside an established restorer and later, joined a large restoration studio. Working with many different materials as a restorer/maker has given me the skills and opportunities to work for and with other artists.
I joined Kensington & Chelsea College (now Morley College London, North Kensington Centre for Skills) glass fusing and slumping classes, where I entered the V&A’s ‘Inspired By' competition - my pieces made with recycled float glass won. I joined Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES), taking a Btec level 3 casting course and gaining a distinction. I work as a restorer, and continue to experiment and cast glass from my home studio.
I studied surface design at Chelsea School of Art and then went on to make costumes and props for West End theatres. While at college during the holidays I worked alongside an established restorer and later, joined a large restoration studio. Working with many different materials as a restorer/maker has given me the skills and opportunities to work for and with other artists.
I joined Kensington & Chelsea College (now Morley College London, North Kensington Centre for Skills) glass fusing and slumping classes, where I entered the V&A’s ‘Inspired By' competition - my pieces made with recycled float glass won. I joined Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES), taking a Btec level 3 casting course and gaining a distinction. I work as a restorer, and continue to experiment and cast glass from my home studio.