With strong roots in science, and inspiration from an acute appreciation of aesthetics, the glass sculptures made by these two design artists have woven science and art together in unique and awe-inspiring ways. How did a chemical engineer and a biology undergrad who met in the mid 1990s become leaders in a revolutionary way of glass weaving and design? It all began with humble stained glass windows. While designing and making several stained glass windows together, the two of them accidentally stumbled upon a new method of weaving strands of richly colored glass into colorful and eye-catchin fabrics and sculptures.
The following video is from The Scientist, and takes us on a magical walk through discovery, science, and design with these two brilliant men. We will see how they created their unusual method, and in what ways it has been used since then by the two of them, as well as by other glass sculpture artists. This takes glass weaving into an uncharted direction, one that promises to bring more glass art to the forefront of science. Learn more about glass weaving on channels available to you from direct tv.
