Blue Sea Dichroic Glass Wall Art in a Driftwood Frame

This handmade blue sea dichroic glass artwork is mounted in a one of a kind frame made from genuine driftwood, collected by hand from the beaches of Pembrokeshire in West Wales.

A frame shaped by the sea

Every piece of driftwood in this frame has spent months, sometimes years, being tumbled by the waves and weathered by salt, sun and wind before washing up on the shore. That journey gives each piece its silvery tones, soft rounded edges and unique grain, so no two of my driftwood frames are ever the same. In collaboration with Jen Miles Art, she gathers the wood on winter walks along the coast, then builds each frame by hand to suit the glass it holds, so the artwork and frame feel like they belong together. It’s a natural, rustic frame that brings a little piece of the Welsh coastline into your home.

Inspired by the Pembrokeshire coast

I’m inspired by the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline and the way the sea changes colour through the seasons. In winter I explore the beaches looking for sea glass, driftwood and any other treasures the tide has left behind.

The fused glass

To create this coastal glass art, I layer different shades of blue glass, blending translucent and opaque tones to capture the depth of the sea. Tiny bubbles in the glass suggest the movement of the water, and flashes of dichroic glass shimmer like sunlight sparkling on the waves. A final layer of clear textured glass on top adds a rippled finish, like bubbles rising on the surface of the sea.

If you love my Sea necklaces, this is a larger version of the same design in artwork form, perfect as a statement piece for a living room, hallway or bathroom, or as a meaningful gift for anyone who loves the coast.

Further Details

Handmade fused dichroic glass artwork
Frame handmade from genuine Pembrokeshire driftwood
Glass approximately 300 x 150 mm
Frame approximately 420 x 350 mm
Weight approximately 2115 g

Care

Please note this piece is heavy, so it needs a secure wall fixing suitable for its weight. As the frame is natural driftwood, each one will vary slightly in colour, texture and shape, which is part of its charm.

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