Lindsay Butler

I love the challenge of multiple firings and the more difficult fusing techniques. I have attended many international artist workshops, both in New Zealand and overseas, in order to advance my skill level and enjoyment. This has led to some exhibition awards as well as the inspiration and confidence to explore the multitude of different techniques.

I am inspired by nature’s never-ending ability to amaze with such beautiful, unusual creatures and what they can construct. Hard corals extract calcium from the surrounding sea water and create a hardened structure for protection and growth. The symbiosis between plant and animal contributes to the brilliant colours of coral.

Representing this fragile and complex coral in glass is a challenge. But by understanding the glass’s physical properties, surface tension and gravity an organic, delicate representation can be achieved.