Journey Into Roundism

Journey into Roundism is an exhibition of new works produced by glass artist and designer Miles Johnson. This exhibition will investigate the theme of the rounded form in blown glass. As a centuries old practice, the production of blown glass commences with a small sphere which is heated and blown into a rounded form from which other shapes are produced.

Journey into Roundism will extend on this process by exploring the rounded form and in so doing challenge and test the boundaries of glass as a creative medium, both physically and metaphorically. It will explore the transparent effects inherent in glass as well as the depth of colour and light that can be obtained by manipulating the rounded glass form using new glass techniques and practices.

The exhibition consists of installations, wall mounted and stand-alone pieces.  Focusing on the sculptural qualities of glass, Journey Into Roundism provides a new way of displaying glass that is broader in scope. In so doing it provides an insight into how innovative the medium can be and how it can be integrated across other forms of visual art and design practices.