Transition 39 (G96)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Naoko Sato
Title
Transition 39
Made in
London
Date
2002
Description
Abstract oval-shaped clear glass vessel with horizontal ridges.
Materials and techniques
Two technical stages: first, a thick glass cylinder with horizontal pattern inside and vertical pattern outside is cast. After grinding the base off by a flat bed grinder, the artist spends several days polishing the surface, first by a lathe, second by hand using a diamond pad. All plaster must be removed by a sand blaster before the second slumping stage. The glass is then hung in the kiln and a fired clay shape placed on the bottom of the kiln. The kiln is switched on and when the piece is folding on to the shape, the artist crash cools the kiln to stop further sagging. The kiln is reprogrammed to ensure safe cooling down. A flat bed grinder is used to make the base stable.
Dimensions
length: 51cm
height: 27cm
depth: 24.5cm
Object number
G96
Category
Maker's statement
After making pieces with either horizontal or vertical patterns, this piece with both patterns marks a new phase for me. It brought difficulty and challenge, but I am very happy with the effects.