Made In England

Lorraine's kiln-formed glass abstracts are inspired by the world around her. From the industrial architecture of the East Midlands to the natural world around Gainsborough, the River Trent and the local woods where she walks her dog.

The German painter Hans Hoffmann said: "Every art expression is rooted fundamentally in the personality of the artist." For Lorraine, her art works are an emotional response to what she sees and feels. They are expressions of her curiosity about the world around her.

Why glass?

Lorraine began her career painting, but was drawn to sculpture and eventually discovered glass as her medium of choice. She is always experimenting with new techniques and finding new ways to manipulate the glass and its properties.

Glass jewellery

"Glass catches, holds, transforms and then releases light, the surface appears to shift, changing thin layers of the colour as the object is moved. Glass is both fragile and robust, it's tough yet magical. That's why I like it so much."

Glass fusion is the technique Lorraine uses to produce her abstracts. She often incorporates vibrant colour and likes to work with texture. The art works are a composite of glass enamels and found metals that have been combined with layers of glass. It can take multiple firings before a work is completed.

Art works range from free-standing sculpture forms to wall pieces. Lorraine also produces a range of more traditional glass tiles and dishes.

Her work has been used in various settings, including garden design and as part of designer interiors. It also been specifically commissioned by clients in the region.

 Exhibitions      

Lorraine regularly opens her studio to the public to coincide with Art On The Map events. For more information contact: