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Hand-cut glass sculptures that capture the beauty of the ocean

Sydney-based artist Ben Young has launched his latest collection of hand-cut, handcrafted glass sculptures inspired by the ocean.

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All images courtesy of the artist

All images courtesy of the artist

Living up to his reputation as someone with incredible talent, his new artworks capture the power and beauty of the sea through many layers of transparent glass and interesting features. From islands and boats to outcrops and unique landscapes – there is something to illustrate every aspect of the sea.

Only the finest glass and materials are selected for his pieces. The texture and colour of the glass are different in every sculpture he makes, ensuring one-off and truly unique pieces of artwork. He explains: "I love watching the two-dimensional shapes evolve into three-dimensional creations and the different way the light plays inside the glass. I love the liquid qualities the glass brings with it. It enables me to play with lighting and watch the glass react."

If you want to see the sculptures for yourself, you can visit Kirra Galleries in Melbourne where they are currently on display as part of the Floating exhibition, which includes glass works by artist Peter Nilsson. On display until 23 August 2015. To find out more about Ben Young, visit Brokenliquid.com.

Ben Young's hand-cut glass sculpture depicting a concrete rocky outcrop with turquoise water and a small wooden jetty structure
Hand-cut glass sculpture by Ben Young depicting a figure sitting on a wooden pier beside a porous rock formation, with layered turquoise water in the background
Layered turquoise glass sculpture with a concrete base, featuring a black paper boat floating on the water surface and mountain silhouettes within the glass
Small paper boat made from metallicised gold leaf rests on layered turquoise hand-cut glass sculpture by Ben Young
Ben Young's hand-cut glass sculpture featuring turquoise glass layered over grey concrete with mountain and ocean-inspired forms
Hand-cut glass sculpture by Ben Young showing a rocky island with a small structure, split by a turquoise water layer with rippling texture beneath
Two hand-cut glass sculptures by Ben Young with concrete-textured frames surrounding turquoise glass, evoking ocean landscapes
Layered hand-cut glass sculpture featuring a lighthouse on a wave-shaped turquoise glass form mounted on a textured concrete base
Concrete-textured sculptural form with two turquoise glass sections creating an abstract ocean-inspired artwork by Ben Young
Concrete block carved with turquoise hand-cut glass layers forming an ocean scene, with a palm tree perched on top
Hand-cut glass sculpture featuring turquoise layered water with a concrete base and a small black paper boat floating on top
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