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Edmond Byrne
Edmond Byrne is an Irish glass blower producing artworks and vessels from mould blown glass. Taking influence from the work of renowned glass artist Geoffrey Baxter, Edmond has re-interpreted Geoffrey’s undulating, vibrant forms through his own innovative approach, blowing glass into hand-made moulds covered with a clay patina. Edmond Byrne’s work has received numerous awards including the Dan Klein Memorial Award in 2011 as well as being exhibited amongst several international collections.
Maker's Story
Edmond Byrne is an Irish glassblower producing artworks and vessels from mould blown glass. Taking influence from the work of renowned glass artist Geoffrey Baxter, Edmond has re-interpreted Geoffrey’s undulating, vibrant forms through his own innovative approach, blowing glass into hand-made moulds covered with a clay patina. Edmond Byrne is included in several international collections, and has received numerous awards, including the Dan Klein Memorial Award (2011).
Maker's Quote
I do a lot of drawing. My visual inspiration comes through interpreting the marks, gestures and energy of my drawings into blown glass forms. I’m intrigued by objects that have a resonance from the past. I add patina and cracks to the glass surface to recreate the weathering of Ancient Roman glass.
Glass Artist
The Process
Edmond Byrne creates each mould using materials like clay, fabric and plaster that introduce unpredictable, unique elements to each piece. Once blown, a crackled, clay patina is left behind on the glass’ surface evoking ancient glass artefacts.
The Process
