Glasscraft Emerging Artist Award
Braden Hammond began his journey as a Glass Artist in 2003
at Santa Cruz Art and Glass Studio. From that moment he was
hooked on the beauty of glass art and the endless possibilities.
Braden has learnt from and worked in collaboration with lampworkers
from California, Seattle, South Carolina, Colorado, Vancouver
Island and Vancouver. He is constantly exploring glass and studying
the westcoast borosilicate glass movement. Through continuous
practice and growth, Braden has developed his own style of glass
jewellery application.
Braden's current work focuses on wearable art and fashion and
is some of the most beautiful lampworked glass jewellery made
in British Columbia. People across Canada can't seem to get
enough of his amazing glass rings, making them a top-seller.
His cuffs have made the pages of fashion magazines and are a
favourite of fashionistas around the globe. Hammond's collections
include the 'Ice-Cube Collection' created completely from clear
glass, the 'Dichro Collection', which focuses on organic shapes,
and the 'Midnight Collection', inspired by the black-diamond
hills of Whistler. "I strive to push my limits and the
limits of glass everyday", said Braden when asked about
his now infamous glass jewellery line that has taken Canada
by storm! "Glass is my passion. I love to see beautiful
ladies wearing my designs. To me that says it all".
In 2008 Braden plans to learn more advanced techniques, develop
new jewellery collections, and devote time to larger art projects
including mixed media chandeliers.
For more information you can go to www.bradenhammond.com
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What is the Glasscraft Emerging Artist Award?
The Glasscraft emerging artist award will be awarded to up-and-coming
flameworking artists who have demonstrated outstanding sill
and who have contributed to the lampworking community through
technical and artistic innovation.
