Daniel Rollit is a photographer and glass artist working in many different contexts. Since graduating in 2018 he has been setting up a studio in Welton, Lincolnshire and continues to produce glass artworks for galleries and exhibitions and ceramic objects and sculptures for adorning interiors and gardens alike.
Glass specialisms include: Stained glass window design and construction using lead came/copper foil, 3D cast glass sculptures, 2D slumped wall pieces/items.
I am a glass and ceramic artist specialising in creating kiln-formed sculptural, architectural, and site-specific artwork.
Traditional and digital techniques are often combined to create work based upon my observations of the natural world.
I exploit glass’s unique material properties, including its transmittance of light, and optics, often incorporating depth and multiple perspectives into my work.
I’m currently exploring the theme of intangibility and hidden elements.
Sculptures by daniel rollitt
Credentials
Qualifications
BA Hons Glass and Ceramics, University of Sunderland 2015-2018 (First)
FD Art & Design, Lincoln College 2014 (Merit),BA Hons Glass and Ceramics, University of Sunderland 2015-2018 (First)
FD Art & Design, Lincoln College 2014 (Merit)Exhibitions
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Publications
Daniel Rollitt`s publications
• Bullseye Emerge 2018 Catalogue.
• British Glass Biennale 2017 Catalogue.
• Reflections Residency Ebook.,Daniel Rollitt`s publications
• Bullseye Emerge 2018 Catalogue.
• British Glass Biennale 2017 Catalogue.
• Reflections Residency Ebook.
I previously worked in the civil service for over 7 years, teaching myself photography and visiting gardens in my spare time. I entered local, national, and international competitions with varying success. Upon being made redundant in 2013, I decided to reskill in a career I enjoyed. I undertook a variety of craft-related courses at Lincoln Castle`s Heritage Skills Centre and The National Centre of Craft & Design. I could see the potential in glass fusing but wanted to learn other glass techniques and so after taking a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and specialising in 3D Design, I decided to study Glass and Ceramics at The University of Sunderland.
Daniel Rollitt`s Influences,
Materiality
Intangibility
Ecology/Climate change