Research On The Characteristics Of Colin Reid’s Glass Works

Colin Reid was considered a pioneer in the field of kiln cast glass,studying under the pioneering glass movement in England,Keith Cummings,who was constantly experimenting with the use of light in his work,pushing the limits of volume in glass art.He has continued to break new ground in the properties and techniques of glass.He has been dedicated to researching the use of materials and processes as well as repeatedly discovered glass with endless possibilities and forms of expression,building sculptures with the help of light,searching for the refracted sense of light in the inner space of glass and discovering infinite potential.This essay focuses on a case study of the work of glass artist Colin Reid.Relevant literature and photographic material was collected and collated as a basis for the study,supplemented by information obtained from interviews with the artist.The introductory section explains the object and definition of this thesis,the background and current status of the research,the research methodology and framework,and the innovation and significance of the research.The main body of the thesis begins with the cultural background and craft techniques,thus analyses how Colin Reid’s work developed his personal style and the characteristics of his work,meanwhile summarize the significance of Colin Reidr’s glass artworks for the times and the revelations for the author personally,completing a comprehensive study of Colin Ryder and filling the gap in the current literature on the artistic characteristics of the artist’s work.