| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺北教育大學 === 藝術學系碩士班 === 96 === Dancing with Glass Bottles - Experimental Glass Art Works and Statements of Recycling Glasses by Mei Chih Lin
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I believe that we are all angels who come down to earth to learn and practice in preparation for the so-called transmigration of life. With each reincarnation, we find that the more wishes we vow to achieve, the more dreams we realize. With a mind to cherish the natural resources of the earth, I chose to use glass bottles. The special qualities of glass, along with the choice to reuse and recycle bottles, became sources of inspiration and creation, and provided the grounds upon which to build this project.
My study is focused primarily on observing the various ways glass can stack, take on color, flow, and curve through reforming processes in a high temperature oven. These phenomena of glass provide various creative possibilities and inspire me with innovative ideas for experimental demonstrations.
The ease with which glass bottles can be reinvented and remade under high temperatures reflects the cycles of life. At first sight, glass is splendid and fascinating. However, it can also break easily. Similarly, nothing in life is ever constant; the world is in a state of flux. This echoes the Buddhist philosophies in which I believe.
My study goes on in two directions, the first of which is developing practical usage for glass bottle products in daily life. One use is making glass bottles into plates, desk cushions, rings, etc, and another is creating small pieces of art work. The technique of molding or piecing glasses together to create different effects is widely used. This is a simple way to use the material of glass to display various kinds of innovation. The second direction of this study is probing into the inner world of myself. Throughout the course of reusing and recreating of glass bottles, I felt as if I was probing into the inner world of myself. During the innovation process, that which had been locked up deep inside of my mind was able to surface and show itself. Thus my study was an adventure in daily life, reflecting my thoughts and feelings again and again. In this way, I reflect on all sorts of joys and sorrows through the whole journey, put aside a disorderly state of mind, and restore orderliness.
Working with the glass bottles provided me with opportunities to be alone and tranquil. I found that through the journey of my study, I had more times to be myself, to retreat in meditation, and to let my creativity and enthusiasm rejuvenate in preparation for future works.
Key Word: glass arts, glass bottle, Recycling glasses
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