Undula | Glass sculpture

Undula was created using kiln-casting and cold-working techniques to achieve its fluid form. Contrasting textures—polished surfaces against undulating edges—emerged from controlled modeling and sandblasting, while intricate surface treatment before firing gave rise to the internal wave-like pattern.

The creation of Undula began with a meticulous hand-sculpted prototype crafted from fine art plasticine. Once the prototype was complete, I made a durable mold using hard plaster and silica to capture the details of the design. Next, I calculated the precise amount of glass required to fill the mold and achieve the desired effect.

The piece underwent over ten days of firing in the kiln, allowing the glass to gradually take shape. During this process, heat and gravity influenced the formation of the internal wave-like texture. After reaching its final form, the glass sculpture went through an extended annealing phase to relieve internal stress and ensure structural integrity.

This artwork was created using Ohara’s eco-optical glass S-BSL7, a high-quality glass that is free from lead and arsenic. Its exceptional purity creates the illusion of emptiness around the suspended horizontal pattern, making it appear as if it floats within solid glass.

The creation of Undula spanned over three months, from the initial concept and design phase to calculating the necessary glass, kiln firing, and polishing for optimal optical clarity.