This is the human behind biblically inaccurate angels.
Yes, hello, this is Gonia.
As you can see from the picture, I've always had a penchant for mild levels of drama.
I like to maintain mystery, but times we live in demand my introversion to sacrifice itself on the altars of digital aether.
So... what is "biblically inaccurate angels" and where did it come from?
Origins
Glass came to my life at precisely the right moment.
During a strange year of transformation, it helped me to reclaim my imagination, creativity, and myself, as an artist of sorts.
"Biblically inaccurate angels", as a phrase, had been bouncing around my head for a while, I don't know why. I guess I like it because technically, we're all biblically inaccurate angels, and so are my ungodly creations.
Process
Working with glass is a collaboration between human hands, open flame, gravity, and the material itself.
Because everything is shaped individually, with no moulds, every object I make is completely unique and unrepeatable.
As for jewellery pieces: yes, they're wearable art, but I create them with human body in mind. I pay special attention to details, such as smooth edges, reasonable ring thickness, and light weight, to ensure high wearing comfort.
Borosilicate glass
I work with borosilicate glass (COE 33).
It was engineered to withstand thermal shock and impact considerably well, so it’s mainly used for professional lab equipment. It’s highly scratch-resistant and doesn’t tarnish, fade, or cloud from daily use (or wear).
However, it’s still glass. It can handle regular daily life occurrences, but avoid dropping your objects directly onto hard surfaces. For cleaning, use warm water and mild soap, or standard glasswipes.