Hannah Gason’s ephemeral artworks come together in an installation of light, glass and space. "Residencies around the world have allowed me to experiment and develop my skills while collaborating and connecting with glass makers," she says. In 2014, Hannah travelled to Bullseye Glass Co. in Portland in USA, where she first learned the process of glass compression. Now based in Canberra, Hannah starts her process by drawing out patterns and shapes in her sketchbook. Then, she squashes glass in the kiln and arranges the glass pieces with another kiln shelf on top of the glass, weighing it down with bricks. She later heats the glass on high temperatures, which completely compresses the glass. Here, the lines blur to capture the gradient in the glass for thin, delicate pieces, presented in installations that cover windows and add filters to catch reflections and light travelling through the glass artworks.
Hannah Gason