Paul
Stevenson
Born in Luton, 22nd October 1953.
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I
have always specialised in making exclusive luxury glasswork,
comprising excuisite taste and detail for the most discerning
clientele. The unique works of art created include glass bowls
and commissioned glass architecture.
My
inspiration comes from natural rythmical patterns found in
nature. We have a myriad of beautiful patterns and colours
in this wild and magnificently beautiful, fantastically magical
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Lifetime
experience;
Apprenticed mechanical engineering technician at Hayward & Tyler,
Luton and worked in specialised engineering projects worldwide.
Working with glass in various forms since 1992, exploring decorative
glass by gilding, engraving flat glass & crystalware, kilnwork
including painting, coldworking, fusing & slumping.
Lived and worked in Belize and returned to UK so that
our children could finish their education in the UK and
have reasonable opportunities afterwards.
I'm now resident in Belize for the duration :-)
Current
activities;
Working from home studio, exploring the addictive intricacies and
fascination of torchworked borosilicate glass.
Future
hopes and ambitions;
To continue workshops/skill-sharing activities for people interested
in learning the craft or wanting to augment their current skill
level.
To create a skill source centre.
To generate more interest and promote Art and Craft in Belize.
Hobbies
and interests;
Outdoor interests include walking, natural history and ecology,
whilst guitar, reading, engraving, calligraphy, woodwork and acknowledging
simple acts of human kindness are other pastimes.
Married
with four children. Excellent health, non smoker.
Founded in 1960 for the benefit of those engaged in Scientific Glassblowing and its associated professions.
Membership number: M 20110 O |
Encouraging
excellence in glass as a creative medium
Professional
Member
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Listed on the Crafts Council Register of Makers in London |
Listed
on the National Crafts register of Belize |
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Group
Exhibitions:
2004: Artscape, Cambridge
2004: Edinburgh City Art Gallery
2003: The Glass Show, Crafts Council Gallery - London
2002: International Ceramics Fair - London
2001: Cowdy Gallery
2000: Showcase Exhibition at Contemporary Applied Arts
1999: Oxford Gallery
1999: Crafts Olympia
1999: Olympia Art and Antiques Fair
1999: National Art Collectors Fair - London
1999: British Studio Glass Exhibition |
Solo
exhibitions;
Trade expo Belize, 1997
Luton Art show 2000
ANB open studio 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Luton Art exhibition 2001, 2002, 2003
National Glass Collectors Fair, Gaydon, Warwickshire 2003
St. Albans Art FundRaiser 2003 (HomeStart charity)
Obsidian Art 2003
Cambridge Glass Fair 2004
The Grand Glass Fair in Woking, 2004
Luton Art Show, 2004
St. Albans Art FundRaiser 2004 (HomeStart Charity)
National Glass Collectors Fair, Gaydon, Warwickshire 2005
CAMBRIDGE Glass Fair, 2005 |
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