Water inspires glasswork

David Hobday’s glasswork is inspired by the beauty and diversity of the local marine environment.

His glass ranges from freestanding works, hanging panels and plates, to larger scale sculptures and windows.

“I enjoy the practical challenges of realising my visions in the often-challenging medium of glass,” David said.

“I am fascinated by waves and have spent years working out ways to capture them in glass. I’ve recently been revisiting glass painting and how it can be incorporated into today’s kiln formed glass.

“Visiting my studio you’ll see some of my latest work and hopefully discover the magic of glass and how I try to capture it! Perhaps you will be inspired enough to take one of my introductory workshops.”

David’s glass journey started in the late1970s when he took a leadlight class to make a lampshade for his first house; he was hooked.

A couple of years later, David came across work by a Melbourne Glass Artist David Wright.

“His leadlight panels of fused glass in organic designs were so different from all the conventional glass I knew. That started me off on a journey, the exploration of kiln formed glass, which I am still on 30 years later,” David said.

“I have lived my life by the sea, and had the good fortune to work within its mysteries as a marine scientist investigating sustainability in our marine fisheries.

“All the while I have pursued my passion for glass, gleaning inspiration from our marine environment and learning new techniques from many talented glass artists.”

David’s glassworks can be found at 9 Diggorra Court, Point Lonsdale.