Some people have talent. I believe I do with images and words. People are either born with talent or they build it. I don't think I was born with it, but acquired it over the years.
I am always amazed though when I see someone with immense talent - regardless of what it is. Knitting, painting, singing, swimming. If you are talented in something, I will give you credit. I may be jealous, but I'll certainly be the first to acknowledge your ability and skill.
This man's talent is indescribable. What's he do? Mold and shape glass. Eyes, to be specific. To be honest, I didn't even know people still used glass eyes - apparently they do and this man is one of the only, if not thee only person on the planet who still makes glass eyes by hand.
How do you learn a craft like this? I have no idea, but its amazing. Until this video, I literally had no idea how glass eyes were made. Call me niave, but I figured some machine in a factory was cranking them out. His artistry is breathtaking. What first started as sand, really does look like eyes, right down to the details in the cornea and pupils.
It's also wonderful to see this man not give up on what he is passionate for and continue on with the tradition that seems to have been passed down through his family.
I know who I'm going to if I ever have an accident...
The Glass Eye Maker from Tomas Leach on Vimeo.
This was eery and beautiful simultaneously. What a gift he has, and what a gift he offers to others.
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