Contortionist
Contortionist
by Elliot Walker£350.00
Hot-sculpted, acid-etched glass mounted on an acrylic base.
Tall / H30-W13-D8cm
Short/ H20-W15 -D10cm
£350 each – If purchased, I will contact you so you can select your preferred piece.
Elliot created this work during a time when his body was at its most decrepit. This period involved significant physical strain, and the title serves as a mockery of himself. The rigid forms are counterbalanced by soft creases where the structures have been forced to bend, representing the flexibility Elliot exhibited at that time.
Glass Sculptor
Elliot Walker is a glass sculptor who discovered his passion for glass after graduating from Bangor University with a degree in psychology. The vast spectrum of colours, textures, and the material’s ability to mimic other substances provide Walker with the perfect material for creating his three-dimensional compositions and sculptures.
Walker’s work demands extreme dexterity, speed, and precise temperature control to sculpt and master the molten glass. He finds the medium both captivating and challenging, relishing the immediacy and the intense relationship involved in working with it while it is still fluid.
With his background in psychology, Walker approaches his creations from unconventional perspectives. This ability to defy convention and intentionally alter the viewer’s perception has made his works truly unique, instantly recognisable, and highly sought after. His studies in psychology continue to inform his artistry, resulting in pieces that are aesthetically sensitive, crafted with exceptional skill, and brought to life through a storyteller’s narrative ability.
About the artist
Elliot Walker
I am a sculptor working with molten glass as my primary medium. I studied glass making in the Historic Glass Quarter, Stourbridge, where I developed my basic skills that are the essential foundation for creating works in this challenging medium.
