Glass Artist

Hue Kawakawa 2

This object is inspired by gourds and blown from photosensitive glass with Swedish color overlay. The imagery is created by the shadows of skeleton Kawakawa leaves.

Kawakawa is a New Zealand native Pepper Tree with heart-shaped leaves. The plant is used for ceremonies, including removing tapu, for medicinal purposes, and as a symbol of death.

Color
Photosensitive glass overlayed with "White Opal"

Dimensions
(in mm approximately / h x w x d)
240 x 135 x 135