Jonathan Andersson

Jonathan  was born into a family of glassmakers, he remembers visiting his father at  Whitefriars factory, where he spent  Saturdays helping out. He also recalls visiting his glassmaking Grandfather in both Denmark and Sweden.  Beyond that  birth and death certificates  certify that glass has been in his family for 7 generations. It is unsurprising then that to Jonothan glass is not simply a material , it is an integral part of his identity.   “Technically speaking glass is man’s first synthesized material, that is, its not found in nature.  Of course we don't often think about this and lets face it , most of us take glass pretty much for granted.  Its the stuff we look through to keep the weather out. Or it’s the thing used to dispense drinks in, despite its fragility.  However the qualities of glass and its history can be fascinating.  I’ve learnt a lot about it but mainly I’m interested in  its use as an artistic medium.  Ever since I can remember I have had a desire , … [Read More...]