Contemporary Studio Glass by Vic Bamforth - Painted Graal Glass Specialist

The basics that drive Vic's work are the dynamics of colour, movement, and the unique properties and qualities of glass itself. Inspiration is drawn from life’s experiences – people he has met, and the world around him. The blown form has provided him with an ideal three-dimensional canvas to carry vibrantly painted imagery, with a quirky sense of humour.

Vic is a specialist in the Graal technique, producing one-off hand blown pieces using high firing enamels (Paradise Paints) from California. Vic exhibits in the UK and internationally, and his art work is becoming increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Vic’s work was selected by the ZeST gallery, London to be exhibited along with Adam Aaronson, Alison Kinnaird,

Katharine Coleman and Layne Rowe at the annual ‘Sculptural Objects and functional Art’ (SOFA) fair, held at the Navy Pier, Chicago (November 2006). The ZeST gallery have again selected Vic’s work for SOFA Chicago in November 2007. This is the top show for contemporary decorative and fine arts in the world. Vic has also been selected by the Crafts Council to exhibit at ORIGIN-The London Craft Fair at Somerset House 2-7 October 2007-stand E4.

Examples of work can be viewed in this website glass gallery and various art galleries (contact for details).
Vic is a regular exhibitor at the Cambridge Glass Fair (UK) and the National Glass Collectors Fair (UK) - see NEWS page for details.

Vic welcomes enquiries for commissions from both private and corporate clients, in particular, presentation pieces for the performing arts (music, dance, film etc.).