Chris embraces the local environment and it's inspirations to express new experiences through this elegant medium.
Taupo-based glass artist Chris Jones creates vibrant works that explore bold colour combinations and intricate patterns. Originally from the United Kingdom, he honed his skills at the esteemed Neil Wilkin Studios in Frome, Somerset, collaborating on pieces for prominent European glass artists including Peter Bremers and Floris Meydam. While his apprenticeship offered invaluable experience, Chris was eager to establish his own studio. His relocation to New Zealand in 2004 provided the perfect opportunity to do so. He describes his practice simply: “All I have as a tool is a focus on glass,” embracing the local environment and it's inspirations to express new experiences through this elegant medium.
Chris embraces the local environment and it's inspirations to express new experiences through this elegant medium.
Taupo-based glass artist Chris Jones creates vibrant works that explore bold colour combinations and intricate patterns. Originally from the United Kingdom, he honed his skills at the esteemed Neil Wilkin Studios in Frome, Somerset, collaborating on pieces for prominent European glass artists including Peter Bremers and Floris Meydam. While his apprenticeship offered invaluable experience, Chris was eager to establish his own studio. His relocation to New Zealand in 2004 provided the perfect opportunity to do so. He describes his practice simply: “All I have as a tool is a focus on glass,” embracing the local environment and it's inspirations to express new experiences through this elegant medium.
Chris embraces the local environment and it's inspirations to express new experiences through this elegant medium.
Taupo-based glass artist Chris Jones creates vibrant works that explore bold colour combinations and intricate patterns. Originally from the United Kingdom, he honed his skills at the esteemed Neil Wilkin Studios in Frome, Somerset, collaborating on pieces for prominent European glass artists including Peter Bremers and Floris Meydam. While his apprenticeship offered invaluable experience, Chris was eager to establish his own studio. His relocation to New Zealand in 2004 provided the perfect opportunity to do so. He describes his practice simply: “All I have as a tool is a focus on glass,” embracing the local environment and it's inspirations to express new experiences through this elegant medium.
