Glass
With over 25 years specialising in glass casting Deborah has become renowned for creating sculptures and bowls. She exhibits internationally and is showing at Collect 2025 at Somerset House in London. She is a listed maker in the Craft Council Directory. Deborah’s workshop is a converted stable on the Borde Hill Estate near Haywards Heath.
About
My glass work follows a number of themes, the casting technique is different for each.
Rocky sculptures are evocative of the land, sky and sea, contrasting defined edges of harbour walls, rocky outcrops, waterfalls, tree lines and dry stone walling with the softness of adjacent vegetation. The blocks of colours echo the surroundings. They have a sense of place and atmosphere.
The textured glass bowls are another method I have developed and evolved. The surface is created using highly textured fabrics. Each bowl is unique – the plaster mould is broken away – then the bowl is fired again to a lower temperature to create a bowl form. Finally the edges are highly polished which highlights the colour and contrasts with the opacity of the textured glass.
My sculpture series A dialogue at the threshold draws the viewer into dense glass boxes by the allure of 23.5ct gold. Some are architectural, others are visually soft, appearing to be encased by fabric. The interplay between the interior and the exterior articulates a dialogue at the threshold.
Gallery
Contact Me
Website: www.deborahtimperley.co.uk
Email: deborah.timperley@btinternet.com
Address: Borde Hill Estate, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP
Opening times: By appointment only.
Facebook: @deborahtimperleyglass
Instagram: @deborah_timperley_glass
