Introduction

"The alchemy of glass and flora fusing together; producing forms that defy the perception of glass. Exploring colour and form in both sculptural and functional objects has resulted in his pallet becoming more exuberant; sensuous flower curves and painterly applied colours drawn from his own paradise garden.”


flowers

Red Flower

Hot formed red glass, stainless steel stem and carved Bath stone base

White Flower

Glass and stainless steel.

Gloriosa Double Orange

Glass and stainless steel

Red Flower, Promise

Furnace and lamp-worked glass on a stainless steel stem.

Yellow Wind

Sun-catcher, blown glass, stainless steel stem and foot with carved Bath stone base

Gloriosa

Glass and stainless steel

Tulip

Glass and stainless steel

Tulip Futures

Furnace and lamp-worked glass on a stainless steel stem.

Close ups, inspiration and procesS 

Red Flower Sketch 

Close up video 

Flower Doodle


Garden Jewels – Dew Drops and Bodkins 

The team at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden in Surrey have described Neil’s work beautifully: 

“Capturing the delight and attention of young and old, Neil Wilkin’s spectacular ‘Dew Drops’ glisten in the dancing sunlight. Meticulously sculpted from solid glass, these immaculate forms capture - and flip - the surroundings perfectly. Most at home along the water’s edge - the light reflecting and refracting from the rippling water is mirrored in the droplets of glass. A photographer’s dream - a thousand viewpoints through the cluster. Described as a master in his field, and one of Britain’s most important hot-glass makers, the quality of Wilkin’s work truly speaks for itself. Wilkin’s drops are individually formed from incredibly high-quality glass and the attention to detail follows through into the base of the pieces. Not content with a simple steel rod, each stem is painstakingly crafted to mimic a growing stem.” 

Dew Drops

Glass and stainless steel

Dew Drop Bush

Glass and stainless steel

Tri-Drop Bush

Glass and stainless steel

Cloud Bodkins

Glass and stainless steel

Seven Drops

Glass and stainless steel

Narelle Bush

Glass and stainless steel

Nimbus

Glass and stainless steel

Close ups, inspiration and procesS 

Optics Study

Emerald 21


Suncatchers and trees

“Inspired by nature Wilkin's steel outdoor sculptures fit seamlessly into their environment. The Tree of Life, planted among living plants, appears both incongruous yet oddly at peace in its Wiltshire setting and creates a glistening visual effect. "The Tree of Life's solid glass fruit are designed to produce an ever-changing optical effect. The constantly changing light and weather work well with the reflective qualities of the glass," says Neil. "It will still sparkle in the sunlight, be washed by the rain, used as a resting place by birds and be investigated by insects."...another of Neil's sculptures the 'Suncatcher'...resembles a shimmering, wind blown clock dandelion. It's giant stalk is based on a young silver birch tree and the glass petals, which sprout out from the end of it, are like antennae capturing the sunlight.” 

Extract from BBC Wiltshire, May 2004 

Tree of Life

Glass and stainless steel

Kenmoor Tree

Glass and stainless steel

Lilac Tree

Glass and stainless steel

Suncatchers

Glass and stainless steel


Hanging Scupltures/Chandeliers and Water Features 

By commission only.

Penthouse Chandelier

Bath Chandelier 

Aurelia

Red Fountain

Hanging Sculpture

Alpine Butterfly

Blue Fountain 


Vessels

Ruthin Craft Centre

Messum’s Wiltshire

Vessel Gallery London

Close ups, inspiration and procesS 

Vessel Process

Holister