GLASS

Will SHAKSPEARE

BIOGRAPHY...

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WILL SHAKSPEARE

Will Shakspeare was born in 1961 in Birmingham. He studied three-dimensional design at West Surrey College of Art and Design before coming a technician and part-time tutor in ceramics and glass at the Buckinghamshire College of Higher Education.
In 1988 he set up his first workshop working in glass.
His glass is all blown totally by hand using tools and techniques which essentially have not changed for thousands of years, although the technology has obviously improved.
Known for his expansive use of bright colours Will has always made a wide range of work, from monolithic cast glass wall pieces to delicate perfume bottles with impossible stoppers. These extremes cause Will constant pain, amusement and satisfaction and their making provides both physical and mental challenges.
His work has always been characterized by strong pattern and bright colour, with many different influences shining through. The tableaux range has a strong feeling of water and rock pools whilst the Zephyr range has an idea of clouds.
Each piece is blown from recycled Dartington 24% lead crystal and the colour is added in the making process in a variety of ways. The patterns that Will uses are deliberately random to emphasise the individuality of every piece. It is an aspect of the work that he finds particularly important.
Will however prefers not to talk too much about his work. He has always believed that his glass should speak for itself and hopefully not need a backup description.
He says ‘just enjoy it’ you don’t need to analyse the thing.’

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HOW TO ORDER

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

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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.

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