Amanda Glanville

Artist Statement

Amanda is a glass maker specialising in the miniature. She uses the lamp work technique to shape hot glass in a flame. Her work is bright, cheerful and reinvents the idea of little glass animals for the 21st century. Described as ‘art with a big smile on its face’, her pieces appeal to a big fanbase of Collectors keen to add a wee conker, retro robot or toadstool to their cabinets of curiosities or heirloom Christmas decorations.  A tiny glass Coronavirus she made in 2021 was acquired by the Science Museum. London for their Covid 19 Collection for the Nation.

Tiny retro robots mini sculptures. Lamp work glass approx 2.5cm high. Lemon for size
Tiny Highland Coo hanging decoration. Lamp work glass and ribbon. Approx 1.5cm.
Tiny Highland Coo hanging decoration. Lamp work glass and ribbon. Approx 1.5cm.
Miniature conkers for collectors cabinets. Lamp work glass. Approx 1.25cm.
Miniature conkers for collectors cabinets. Lamp work glass. Approx 1.25cm.
Retro tartan flask and 70s casserole hanging decorations for collectors. Lamp work glass. Flask 2.5cm. Casserole 2.25cm
Retro tartan flask and 70s casserole hanging decorations for collectors. Lamp work glass. Flask 2.5cm. Casserole 2.25cm