Linda Rossiter's Personal Gallery | Original Hard Edge Glass Art – Glass Art by Linda

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My Personal Gallery

THE ARTWORK I CREATED FOR MYSELF SIMPLY BECAUSE I WANTED TO.

People often ask me what I make when I'm not working on commissions.

This is it.

Toucans: Fused glass art roundel in the Hard Edge glass art style. Complete with 2 fused glass art miniatures on steel stands — Toucans: Fused glass art roundel in the Hard Edge glass art style. Complete with 2 fused glass art miniatures on steel stands Preparing to cut each of the individual pieces of art glass Close-up of one of the accompanying 'Toucans' Miniatures The completed three piece collection in my studio. Toucans: Large glass art roundel & miniatures A closer look at the two companion miniatures, each designed as an individual character while remaining part of the same collection Building the Roundel one piece at a time before its first kiln firing The completed roundel, inspired by the playful character and brilliant colours of one of the world's most recognisable tropical birds

Work in progress on the 'Toucans' contemporary Hard Edge glass artwork showing individually cut glass pieces being positioned before kiln firing, alongside the design template for the commissioned roundel — Toucans: Fused glass art roundel in the Hard Edge glass art style. Complete with 2 fused glass art miniatures on steel stands Preparing to cut each of the individual pieces of art glass Close-up of one of the accompanying 'Toucans' Miniatures The completed three piece collection in my studio. Toucans: Large glass art roundel & miniatures A closer look at the two companion miniatures, each designed as an individual character while remaining part of the same collection Building the Roundel one piece at a time before its first kiln firing The completed roundel, inspired by the playful character and brilliant colours of one of the world's most recognisable tropical birds

Toucans: Large glass art roundel & miniatures

Fused Hard Edge art glass roundel with 2 miniatures on steel stands

Where it began

I grew up with toucans.

Not real ones, unfortunately. My mum drank Guinness and collected Guinness Toucan memorabilia, so those enormous colourful beaks were part of my childhood.

Years later, all that colour and character came back to me when I began designing Toucans.

I knew immediately that I didn’t want to make one lonely bird. My toucan needed friends and family around it, so the large roundel became a collection with two companion Miniatures.

After all, toucan never have too many friends.

Sorry. It had to be done 😂

Read the 'Spotlight on Toucans' blog here for the full story.

Why I keep it

I love the playful feeling of this collection.

The three toucans belong together, but each has its own character.

It’s colourful and slightly mischievous, but it also brings back warm memories of my mum and the toucans I grew up with.

How could I possibly separate them now?

Video of Toucans: In production and final work

People often ask me whether I prefer realistic or abstract art?

Honestly, I don't really separate them.

To me they're all colours, shapes, balance and design. Whether I'm creating a toucan or something completely abstract, I'm solving exactly the same puzzle.

Linda Rossiter with the completed 'Abundance' contemporary Hard Edge glass roundel and two matching floral miniatures displayed on their steel stands in her studio — The completed three piece collection in my studio. The matching miniatures celebrate individual flowers from the larger roundel Building the floral composition one individually cut piece at a time before its first kiln firing A celebration of the colour, energy and sheer abundance found in a summer garden A closer look at one of the companion miniatures, created to stand alone while remaining part of the larger collection A celebration of the colour, energy and sheer abundance found in a summer garden Developing the floral design from reference photographs before cutting a single piece of glass A closer look at the changing colours and overlapping flowers within the finished roundel The large roundel and one of its companion miniatures displayed together in the studio

Work in progress on the 'Abundance' contemporary Hard Edge glass roundel showing individually cut glass pieces being positioned before kiln firing, with the remaining floral design still to be completed — The completed three piece collection in my studio. The matching miniatures celebrate individual flowers from the larger roundel Building the floral composition one individually cut piece at a time before its first kiln firing A celebration of the colour, energy and sheer abundance found in a summer garden A closer look at one of the companion miniatures, created to stand alone while remaining part of the larger collection A celebration of the colour, energy and sheer abundance found in a summer garden Developing the floral design from reference photographs before cutting a single piece of glass A closer look at the changing colours and overlapping flowers within the finished roundel The large roundel and one of its companion miniatures displayed together in the studio

Abundance: Large round fused glass art collection

Fused Hard Edge art glass roundel with 2 miniatures on steel stands

Where it began

Abundance began with the glorious excess of a summer garden.

Flowers don’t arrange themselves politely. They overlap, twist towards the light and compete shamelessly for attention. One colour appears behind another and every gap contains another leaf, petal or stem.

I wanted to capture that feeling without making a conventional floral display.

The central column of flowers began to spiral upwards, giving the whole roundel its movement. I then created two Miniatures based on individual flowers from the larger design.

Why I keep it

Abundance is full of energy.

My favourite part is the relationship between the roundel and its two smaller pieces. The Miniatures feel like flowers which have escaped from the main garden.

I can arrange the three pieces differently whenever I feel like it, so the collection never becomes completely fixed.

It’s joyful, excessive and full of colour.

Video of Abundance: In production and final work

Most of my commissioned work begins with somebody else's memories and ideas.

These pieces came from me.

They're all strong ideas that stayed with me for a while, compelling me to explore them.

'The Palm House' fused glass artwork mounted on a white wall above a display of tropical plants and ceramics, styled in a bright modern interior. — 'Palm House' inspired by Sefton Park Palm House and celebrated botanical gardens Building more than 320 individually cut pieces into one of my most intricate artworks before kiln firing The completed Palm House in my studio. Inspired by Sefton Park and memories of beautiful glasshouses around the world Refining the design and selecting colours before the first piece of glass was cut A closer look at the bold tropical planting that gives Palm House so much of its character Palm House displayed among real plants, bringing the botanical inspiration full circle A closer look at the entrance, where the architecture meets the surrounding planting The flowing geometry of the glasshouse is echoed throughout the surrounding landscape

Work in progress on 'Palm House' showing individually cut glass pieces carefully positioned before kiln firing, with the architectural glasshouse and planting still being completed — 'Palm House' inspired by Sefton Park Palm House and celebrated botanical gardens Building more than 320 individually cut pieces into one of my most intricate artworks before kiln firing The completed Palm House in my studio. Inspired by Sefton Park and memories of beautiful glasshouses around the world Refining the design and selecting colours before the first piece of glass was cut A closer look at the bold tropical planting that gives Palm House so much of its character Palm House displayed among real plants, bringing the botanical inspiration full circle A closer look at the entrance, where the architecture meets the surrounding planting The flowing geometry of the glasshouse is echoed throughout the surrounding landscape

Palm House: Large fused glass botanical artwork

A large, intricate glass artwork inspired by celebrated public gardens

Where it began

Palm House began with Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool, but it was also inspired by glasshouses and botanical gardens I've visited in Montpellier and Lisbon, as well as Kew Gardens and Tatton Park.

I’ve always loved entering a great glasshouse.

There is that first change in the air, then the heat, moisture, greenery and sudden feeling that plants have taken over the architecture.

I wanted to capture all of that, using my own shapes and colours to reimagine a Victorian glasshouse.

More than 320 individually cut pieces of glass eventually went into it. I must have been feeling ambitious!

Why I keep it

Palm House remains one of the most intricate artworks I’ve ever made.

I’m proud of the detail, but I also love that the detail doesn’t overwhelm the whole design. The architecture holds everything together while the palms, flowers and leaves seem determined to burst out of it.

It gives me the same feeling as entering a real palm house. The longer you stay, the more there is to discover.

Video of Palm House: In production and final work

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One thing you'll probably notice is the variety.

Birds.
Architecture.
Flowers.
Faces.
Landscapes.
Abstract compositions.

I don't consciously choose subjects.

I follow whatever takes hold of my imagination.

'Stairs' contemporary Hard Edge glass roundel by Linda Rossiter, inspired by the main staircase in Manchester Art Gallery and displayed on its steel stand — The completed roundel, inspired by the dramatic geometry of Manchester Art Gallery's central staircase The photographs that sparked the idea and became the starting point for the design Building the design from individually cut glass while refining the colour relationships A closer look at the bold geometry and glass stringers that draw your eye further into the design A closer look at the bold diagonals and spiralling forms inspired by the gallery staircase As the light changes, coloured reflections become part of the artwork itself The roundel displayed in a contemporary interior where its colours become a natural focal point A closer look at the geometric forms that create a remarkable sense of depth

Photographs taken inside Manchester Art Gallery showing the staircase that inspired the contemporary Hard Edge glass artwork 'Stairs' — The completed roundel, inspired by the dramatic geometry of Manchester Art Gallery's central staircase The photographs that sparked the idea and became the starting point for the design Building the design from individually cut glass while refining the colour relationships A closer look at the bold geometry and glass stringers that draw your eye further into the design A closer look at the bold diagonals and spiralling forms inspired by the gallery staircase As the light changes, coloured reflections become part of the artwork itself The roundel displayed in a contemporary interior where its colours become a natural focal point A closer look at the geometric forms that create a remarkable sense of depth

Stairs: Large round fused glass art roundel

Unique glass roundel in vivid colours in a Hard Edge glass art style

Where it began

I went to Manchester Art Gallery to see an exhibition - but instead the staircase completely distracted me :)

It was full of spirals, strong curves and hard angles - everything I love!

I took many photos - holding my phone down the stairwell, hanging over the railings, looking up, looking down ... each one exciting my imagination in some way.

By the time I left, the beginnings of an artwork were already in my head.

Those Manchester stairs have a lot to answer for!

Why I keep it

Stairs has a sense of depth that was exactly what I originally imagined.

The curves and diagonals pull my eye further into the roundel, while the glass rods catch the light and strengthen the feeling of movement.

I love that looking at it still reminds me of looking up and down that staircase and seeing all those shapes and lines.

This is exactly why architecture excites me - they're a collection of shapes demanding to become glass!

Video of Stairs: In production and final work

People might imagine artists look for the latest art trend and then produce it.

I've never really worked that way.

When I'm creating for myself I very much enjoy following my curiosity and seeing where it leads.

'Spectrum' contemporary Hard Edge fused glass wall artwork by Linda Rossiter, featuring an abstract composition inspired by the coloured glass bars in her workshop — The completed wall panel, inspired by the colourful glass bars and offcuts in my workshop 'Spectrum' contemporary Hard Edge glass wall artwork in the kiln after fusing Spectrum completed and hanging in my studio. Made almost entirely from carefully saved offcuts from earlier artworks A closer look at the bold geometry and glass stringers that draw your eye further into the design Displayed in a contemporary interior where changing light brings new colours to life throughout the day A closer look at the warm colours that balance the cooler tones across the full composition

'Spectrum' contemporary Hard Edge glass wall artwork in the kiln after fusing — The completed wall panel, inspired by the colourful glass bars and offcuts in my workshop 'Spectrum' contemporary Hard Edge glass wall artwork in the kiln after fusing Spectrum completed and hanging in my studio. Made almost entirely from carefully saved offcuts from earlier artworks A closer look at the bold geometry and glass stringers that draw your eye further into the design Displayed in a contemporary interior where changing light brings new colours to life throughout the day A closer look at the warm colours that balance the cooler tones across the full composition

Spectrum: Fused glass wall art

Unique contemporary art glass panel in vibrant colours

Where it began

Spectrum began with the boxes of glass offcuts in my studio.

I never throw glass away. Small pieces left over from earlier artworks are sorted by colour and saved because I’m convinced they’ll become useful one day.

Eventually I had so many of them that I decided to make an artwork from them.

I arranged them into bands of colour, then added glass rods and noodles to bring stronger lines into the design.

Almost every piece had already lived through the making of another artwork.

Why I keep it

Spectrum feels like a visual memory of my studio.

Fragments from many different projects have come together to create something with a completely new identity.

I particularly love the way it responds to light. Transparent sections glow, while the opaque colours hold their ground.

It reminds me that ideas don’t always begin with a grand subject.

And, of course, I still haven't stopped saving my offcuts.

Video of Spectrum: In production and final work

Every personal piece teaches me something.

Sometimes it's a new colour combination.

Sometimes it's a different way of designing.

Sometimes it's the confidence to try something I'd never attempted before.

These discoveries then become part of future commissions.

Discover the artworks that started it all

Many of my earlier works introduced ideas that collectors later asked me to revisit and reimagine for them.

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