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Timothy Harris

Timothy Harris Glassblower
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Pushing the limits of glass

  • • Timothy is following in his glassmaker father’s footsteps
  • • He is a world-leading designer and maker of studio glass
  • • He loves testing the possibilities of glass

Timothy Harris, one of only a few second generation glassmakers, is the eldest son of the late Michael Harris, who was one of the originators of the British studio glass movement. From an early age, Timothy was attracted by the heat, fire and smoke of his father’s studio; by the time he was 13, he would stand on a beer crate to gather glass from the furnace. Today, his work can be found in private collections, galleries, museums and shops around the world. Now one of the UK’s leading glass artists, Timothy has made pieces for several members of the British royal family including King Charles III, the Late Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother. Timothy is fascinated by working with multiple layers of glass and his designs are evocative of the colours, textures and forms found in nature.

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Works

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Stratum Bag Vase lg

This green, mouth blown vase was inspired by the wavy form of strata rock formations. Timothy shaped the vase and patterns using hot coloured glass and finally etched the surface of the vase.

Height 20 cm
Width 15 cm

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Jazz Multi

These two hand blown vessels were inspired by lively jazz music, which is evoked by their vibrant colours. The patterns were created by applying hot glass powder over 22k gold leaf.

Height 19 cm
Diameter 19 cm
Height 14 cm
Height 14 cm

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Flower Band

This glass vessel was hand blown using green glass. The glass was then decorated with a central cameo carving in a floral pattern.

Height 14 cm
Width 11.5 cm

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Undercliff Day

The design of this multi-layered mouth blown tall vase was inspired by local wooded landscapes. Timothy applied colour powders, canes, chips and 22k gold leaf.

Height 32 cm
Width 17 cm

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Undercliff Night

The design for this multi-layered mouth blown iridescent perfume flask was inspired by the local coastal undercliff landscapes after dark. Timothy applied colour powders, canes, chips and sterling silver leaf.

Height 19 cm
Width 13.5 cm

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