Isabelle Reaves
Isabelle works in pâte de verre, meaning crushed glass. This material allows her to explore fragility, which is inspired by nature’s vulnerability. She juxtaposes the delicate glass in her work with natural materials, such as wood and slate. These materials show the solidity of nature against the fragility of the pâte de verre. Her techniques are delicate and because each piece is unique it is time intensive. Recently graduating, in June 2007, the artist was immediately selected to exhibit her work at the prestigious New Designers in London followed by the Haworth Art Gallery, in Accrington, which is known for its large Tiffany glass collection.