Medium Cracked Bowl (Green)

Continuously inspired by our solar system, Tim’s latest series is influenced by the most recent images of Jupiter, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Unlike the first photographs taken by the Hubble Telescope in 1991, these brand new images come from the observatory’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), which has three specialised infrared filters that showcase details of the planet. Since infrared light is invisible to the human eye, the light has been mapped onto the visible spectrum so we can see Jupiter’s giant storms, powerful winds, auroras and extreme temperature and pressure conditions.

By plunging the hot glass repeatedly into cold water, the outside is cracked just enough to create a tactile surface without inflicting damage onto the piece. Representing the stormy and unpredictable nature of Jupiter’s landscape, these bowls capture a planet that is just beyond our reach.

Freeblown glass, cut and polished

H14 x W16 x D16cm

2.2kg