siddy langley glass
Cullompton
Siddy works in the glorious Devon countryside just outside Cullompton. In 2012,
she embarked on the mammoth task of replacing her old workshop and constructing
a new eco house and studio. Still a “work in progress”, the house is now almost
finished and Siddy has achieved her aim of providing the domestic heating and
hot water from the waste heat generated by the glass making process. Siddy
Langley's new eco-build nestling into the hillside The new eco house and studio
nestling into the hillside Siddy’s inspiration has always come from nature and
travel. Her camera is never far away, whether scuba diving in Sinai, dog walking
in the woods or quietly sitting by her pond observing the dragonflies emerge.
She is often to be found, working on the hot glass, with a photo for reference
on the bench beside her. Traditionally, glass blowing has been regarded as a
team activity and many glassmakers consider it impossible to work alone. Siddy,
however, prefers to work “solo” and has devised ways of working which eliminate
the need for a team or even an assistant. This makes for unique pieces of glass
work.
