SPRINGWATER

Springwater is a serene convergence of opposites — water, fire, and light — contained within a hand-blown glass vessel. Animated by a swirling water vortex and lit from below, the sculpture occasionally reveals a flickering flame suspended above the water’s surface, creating a hypnotic dance of elements in constant motion. The effect is both meditative and alive, a visual poem of fluid energy.

Originally envisioned as part of Fata Morgana, Springwater evolved from an early concept that merged the two sculptures. With time and experience, I distilled the idea into its purest form: a transparent, elemental cycle of fire and water. Crafting the large-scale glass required an improvised mold made from reclaimed fruitwood and a futon frame — its properties perfect for withstanding the intense heat of molten glass.

The process inspired a companion piece: Echeveria, a contrasting sculpture made from stainless steel and copper, designed to express fire through a thorny, cactus-like form. With water cascading down and flames blooming from its core, Echeveria became the fiery counterpart to Springwater’s calm. This branching of ideas allowed each piece to express a focused vision — proof that creative clarity often comes through division, not addition.