Juried Member: Philip Jacobs
Medium: Glass

Biography:

I create traditional and contemporary blown glass lighting and vessels that reflect the beauty and complexity of the natural world. My work respects the history and tradition of the vessel and explores the surface as a canvas for expression. Each piece voices an interpretation of nature, from its simplest designs to its most ornate. I take inspiration from the mountains, oceans and sky and manifest my appreciation into glass with harmonious earth tones.

I was drawn initially to the ancient techniques of the glassmaking process. I have since been captivated by the excitement of the flames and the pace of the exchange between man and fire. Working exclusively as a solo artist, I have had to cultivate new methods of overcoming the crucial timing and physical demands that assistance teams generally help control.

In addition to blown glass I also create large scale glass castings. These “Acculturated Artifacts” exhibit a timeless salute to the Native American culture that was lost due to western civilization and the industrial world.

Glass and nature both play significant roles in my life. I realize the importance of ecology in contending with the detrimental state of our environment and hope to express through my work in glass both the beauty and the fragility that the Earth encompasses. New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains continue to be an endless source of inspiration for me.

Retail Galleries:

North Conway

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