There is something oddly beautiful about glass blowing. I don't know if it's the curves of the finished product, the gentleness that is involved in moving the piece while it is being blown, or the concept of changing something as simple and crude as sand into something so amazing.
Watching it is almost mesmerizing. The artists are so calm about their work, regardless that at any moment their piece could become ruined.
I also love how glass blowing hasn't evolved through technology - they literally have kept the same process since the art form begin - heat sand, blow it, roll it, cool it.
It also doesn't hurt how beautifully shot this video is - between the light reflecting in the glass (the black and white only enhances this point), or the closeups of the grains of sand as they fall through the hour glass.
This is a certainly a hobby I would like to learn or at least try.
The Hourglass from Ikepod on Vimeo.
I really like the musical score.
ReplyDeleteThe black and white provided a great contrast - and I am amazed at the perfection the glassblowers achieve.
Another great choice, Drew!