Sunday, June 6, 2021

“Bruno Romanelli” – The Art of Lost-Wax Glass Casting



Hand-held Bowl 2012
Collaboration with Peter Layton


Based in London, Bruno Romanelli specializes in the technique of lost-wax glass casting. 



Telesto


First experiencing glass in the 1980’s at Staffordshire Polytechnic, he then continued his study at the Royal College of Art.



The Offering


Romanelli made a name for himself by incorporating body casts of his own body when creating some of his glass sculptures.



Caelus 1


In the last 15 years, Bruno’s focus on the relationship between form, colour, light, and material have resulted in more abstract pieces of art.



Daphnis


His quest to achieve the perfect balance of form, colour, and light has required the use of many complex processes and techniques, particularly lost-wax glass casting which often results in one piece taking from four weeks to four months to reach completion.



Triton 1



Romanelli’s most notable commission is producing the Rising Star glass trophy for BAFTA’s annual award ceremony.



BAFTA Commission
EE Rising Star Award


It is this combination of light, colour, form, material and their relationship that creates harmony and energy within the work.”



Beethoven


His more than 30 years of experience working with glass has led to him becoming an established artist who exhibits both nationally and internationally.



Blown Vessel


Visit the links below to see incredible art sculptures by Bruno Romanelli.



SOURCES:

Adrian Sassoon

Artsy

Facebook

Habatat Galleries

Instagram

Peter Layton - London Glass Blowing

Pyramid Gallery

Website



NOTE:  Lost-wax casting, also called “investment casting,” is a process by which a duplicate can be cast from an original. My father used lost-wax casting through his work with the dental industry for many years but later used it to cast gold and silver jewelry from small pinecones. I have one I still wear. (D. D. Lewis)



All images used with the courtesy of Bruno Romanelli



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