GLASS

Peter LAYTON

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PETER LAYTON

Peter Layton is acknowledged as one of the finest glassmakers working today.
Born in Prague in 1937, Peter initially studied ceramics at the Central School of Art and Design, in London. The attraction of clay being its immediacy. In the 1960's glass making was not yet offered as a course in art colleges, and it was not until later while teaching at the university of Iowa that he first encountered glassblowing. He was so struck by this magical medium that he spent several years exploring and experimenting with its design and possibilities.
He was captivated by the immediacy of the glass making process, its versatility and pure beauty. In his own words "magical, mysterious and illusory (to) describe its extraordinary properties and the process by which it is formed. A mixture of the most common materials (sand, chalk and wood ash) can be transformed by fire into a unique transparent solid with marvellous optical qualities". * "a material with a life and will of its own, constantly in motion and requiring instant decisions its manipulation and control".*
His own creations have a clarity and freshness inspite of the numerous layers of interwoven colours - delicate flower petals reminiscent of watercolours, flecked strands of colour swirling around a vessel with dynamic movement or droplets like softly coloured rain dripping over simple, elegant forms.

PORTFOLIO OF CURRENT WORKS

ARCHIVE OF SOLD WORKS

HOW TO ORDER

Pieces can be purchased or reserved by e-mailing peter@montpelliergallery.com or by telephoning 0044 (0) 1789 261161

Please feel free to contact the gallery to discuss prices, timescales, insurance or any other requirements you have.

SHIPPING / POST: smaller items charged at COST

Royal Mail’s 1st Class, Recorded Delivery or Special Delivery are usually used within UK depending on value and insurance required.

SHIPPING / POST: larger items + International Deliveries

UPS (United Parcel Service) is used for larger items within UK and abroad.

This service is usually TRACKABLE and requires a signature upon receipt of goods. (This service has proved 100% reliable for us.)

Insurance, if required, is charged at 1% of value.

Price example - £ 12.50 up to 30kg for delivery next working day within UK

Shipping charges are priced at COST. If special packaging is required (e.g. wooden boxes or picture crates), this can be discussed at time of purchase and is charged at a nominal rate.

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