Charlie Macpherson

Internationally acclaimed glass artist Charlie Macpherson creates elegant pieces of hand-blown contemporary glass for interiors and gardens, balancing the beautiful simplicity of his forms with a more complex use of texture, line and pattern. Charlie takes inspiration from his surrounding environment and the stimulating and aesthetic nature of his work has led to pieces being included in public and private collections in Europe, America, Hong Kong, Australia and Canada.

Charlie says “I design work that invites the viewer to look closely at the intricate details, revealing more than at first glance. As a maker, I have learnt to work with the fluidity of the material, rather than force it in a direction it doesn’t want to go. This has led to solid glass forms, their fluidity and movement integral to the sculpting process.”Each piece is signed by Charlie, adding to their provenance and providing a reference for Collectors.

Charlie is based in Poundbury, an urban extension to the Dorset county town of Dorchester built on the principles of architecture and urban planning as advocated by The Prince of Wales in ‘A Vision of Britain’. The Prince of Wales has a keen interest in promoting handmade skills and visited Charlie's studio in May 2016.