Steven Newell
During 1978 - 2006 Steven produced glassware using small batch production methods in his London studio for a range of clients. These methods combined free blown glass and rudimentary moulds that gave a that gave each vessel a unique quality. The nature of this work meant collaborations was central to his practice, often working with trusted group of colleagues. He often worked directly with chefs and restaurants to produce tableware that reflected their menu concepts and these small batch vessels was also sold trough galleries, design shops and design fairs around the world.
1978 - 2006
Steven started testing methods of narrative expression after developing a love of working with handblown glass. Inspiration often comes from his love of the stories of ancient cultures and recurring narratives, he enjoyed weaving these with he own personal narratives. The technique of etching and sandblasting the surface of the glass was development during this period.
1976 - 2006
1990 - present
In the 1990s Steven being working on Architectural glass work. This new method of making at is tested for the first time and he is able to combine elements of the narrative work that is being developed with the handblown vessel series to projects of sales and permanence. This new way of working allowed him to expend and respond to his love of these tradition methods that he discovered on the travels in cathedrals and churches of Europe.
