By refracting and reflecting light through her work, Naomi gives her glass sculptures the appearance of diamonds and crystal. This aesthetic developed naturally due to the distinctive characteristics of Naomi’s signature process, ‘Frit Fusion,’ yet it is a poignant aspect of the work, conveying that even when broken and feeling unworthy one can rebuild, strengthen and shine again - broken truly is beautiful.
Naomi’s largest piece to date using this process is Mother, a life-size mother torso demonstrating the versatility and structural integrity of this material: large scale glass sculptures are fully achievable.
Commissions are considered and Naomi enjoys a challenge so please do get in touch. If you have an installation brief, she is especially keen to hear from you.
All figurative sculptures are cast directly from the human form - if you would like to enquire about commissioning a personal glass cast figure, please do not hesitate to get in touch. This could be a perfect memento for expectant mothers; a lasting memory of the days spent carrying your baby and a true reminder of your personal strength and physicality.
No two pieces of Naomi’s work will ever be alike, they are all individual, one-of-a kind artworks.
Naomi Jacques
One of a kind glass sculptures.
Specialising in advanced kiln-formed glass techniques, a unique way of working developed by this glass artist sees her create individual delicate glass sculptures. Through a deep desire to investigate and capture fragility and strength in the physical and mental being she constantly strives to convey these qualities through her work. Working with real-life models who have faced turbulence, barriers or difficulties within their lives is integral to the concept.
About
British contemporary artist Naomi Jacques works predominantly with glass via kiln-forming processes called fusing. She works from her studio space at home in Staffordshire, the Midlands and creates bespoke glass art sculptures. She uses nature as her inspiration for the forms she creates - often challenging the usability of the form by the material and processes used to create them. These are made in groups or series' of works with a conceptual reason at the root of the making.
In the same year that she graduated from the University of Wolverhampton, attaining a BA (Hons) in Applied Arts, glass artist Naomi Jacques' work 'Mother' was commended by the Contemporary Glass Society in The Glass Prize 2016.
Her work has been described by viewers as diamond, crystal and ice.
Each piece is handmade, making them all individual and unique. Inspired initially by her experiences through life, Naomi's work, and process, has developed and grown from broken and shattered to finding an inner strength and life can be rebuilt becoming beautiful and radiant.
Naomi enjoys the science behind the making and enjoys challenging and adapting processes and the methods of making.
She has had the pleasure of working with Swarovski® Cut Crystal. She was sampled as a designer to explore the cut crystal in her practice. To learn more about Naomi's exploration with Swarovski® please click here.
Naomi works from her home studio in Staffordshire.
Functional?
Challenging everyday functionality, Naomi completed a collection of glass artwork that focused on the form of familiar, useable items.
Using her distinctive technique she created glass sculptures that explored and represented the fragility and delicacy in these functional forms and materials.
Visually stunning, the sculptures making up this series of glass artwork have been described as resembling diamonds, crystal and ice by viewers.
Strong values
Naomi’s values underpin her work as a glass artist, through which she strives to create bespoke glass artwork that will bring visual delight and continued enjoyment to clients - whether that is from a detailed brief or from her own collection of works.
Naomi is committed to supporting her local community and has a passion for promoting wellbeing. She runs local art workshops for all ages and abilities where she passes on her skills learned as a glass artist and teaching kiln-formed crafts.
Naomi says: “We are all human and we will all have experienced mental health issues either ourselves or in someone we know and love. Whether it is directly or indirectly these issues are real and need our understanding.”
Naomi works to support local and national mental health awareness and care charities in any way she can.
Naomi is a current member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen and The Contemporary glass Society.