Alex Young

60cm x 20cm x 10cm

Flameworked Glass, Moss

Detailed view

24cmx20cmx11cm

Flameworked Glass, Blown Glass, Moss, Metal

This work explores the idea of being bound to our roots, whatever that might mean to a given individual. Often this is depicted as a good feature, but if our roots prevent us from moving forward then keeping ties to them can often be not only a hindrance but dangerous for our well-being. Placing the figure on a ledge, with body language that is clearly depressed, allows for space for those who cannot allow ourselves to keep to our roots. The delicacy of the glass chain offers optimism that those bindings may be easily broken.

Detail of roots

30x30x11

Flameworked Glass, Blown Glass, Moss, Metal

This work is a study of the power dynamics in human relationships. The use of body language and gesture is used to represent not only emotion but also the past. By putting the figure which is “in power” on one knee, it is an acknowledgment that almost all abusers come from an abusive background. Glass chains, delicate in nature, are as easily broken as bonds to toxic individuals.

Detail view

58cmx58x20

Flameworked Glass, Blown Glass, Moss, River Rock

Detail View

Alternative View

34cmx20x24

Flameworked Glass, Blown Glass, Artificial Moss, River Rocks

50cmx60cmx60cm

Alternative view

58cmx58x40

Blown Glass, Flameworked Glass, River Rocks, Moss

30cmx20x23

Flameworked Glass, Blown Glass, Moss, River Rocks

Detail view of figure.

50cmx65x65

Flameworked Glass, Blown Glass, Moss, River Rocks

28cmx28x30

Blown Glass, Flameworked Glass, River Rock, Moss

Detail view