Glassblower Kiva Ford makes striking, stunning, uniquely-creative works in glass, but his skill level is way beyond what we can see in his art. Ford’s college degree is in scientific glassblowing, and he’s been working a creating complex glass instruments for use in science for his entire career.
“From fabricating particle detection tubes, to optical cells for dark matter research, Kiva has collaborated with scientists at top universities and research institutions throughout the United States. Kiva has been recognized for his technical excellence multiple times by the American Scientific Glassblowers Society.”
I find that just fascinating! It’s hard to imagine that creating these gorgeous works of art is not his day job… How does he find the time?
You can see more of the amazing work by Kiva Ford Glass on his website and on Instagram, Facebook, and in his Etsy shop.
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July 22, 2022 at 6:30 am
I can admire the art even if I don’t really like most of the products. He is a master of what he does. Hal
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July 25, 2022 at 2:43 pm
That’s certainly true! I think they’re magnificent.
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July 22, 2022 at 10:04 am
I was impressed with that first one even before i read that it was glass. I love the octopus being surrounded by the wisps of etherial gas.
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July 25, 2022 at 2:44 pm
That one is glorious. I think my fave is the ship, though I don’t kno why.
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July 22, 2022 at 12:12 pm
Completely amazing! I love that snake skeleton, the octopus within the plasma ball, and the tiny heart within the jar. Honestly, I would happily own any one of these pieces but those happen to be my favourites. Absolutely fabulous work.
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July 25, 2022 at 2:53 pm
You and I both love the borderline gothy ones! Why am I not surprised?
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July 25, 2022 at 3:34 pm
Ha ha!
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July 23, 2022 at 10:40 pm
Completely gobsmacked!
Also check out Ella Hawkins. She decorates biscuits (cookies to you Americans) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRlP10Nt5_Q/?hl=en
Alison
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July 25, 2022 at 2:56 pm
Holy cow! Those are fantastic!
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July 25, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Aren’t they amazing! Way too beautiful to eat!
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