Elizabeth Leach Gallery is pleased to present a collection of work from the estate of Deborah Horrell. This is the second time the gallery has exhibited her work since her death in 2018. This show, Vessels + Forms revisits her stunning glass work.
This exhibition showcases a range of the glass forms which Horrell honed and perfected over the years. Horrell explored the vessel form in a variety of ways, creating individual portraits and capturing human traits and personality in glass, mastering the pate de verre technique to create work which could seem unwaveringly sturdy and extremely delicate. Horrell’s practice with these works always focused on finding “the resonance”, the sound and shape and feeling that a piece is just right. Resonance was never synonymous with perfection for Horrell, she often embraced imperfections, encouraging them and the unique elements of each individual piece. These works are also about balance, about the pleasure of form and the elegant charm of handcrafted glass.
