The funnel serves as an allegory for life and death, symbolising life’s unidirectional flow. It begins wide and open, representing the vast possibilities of early life. In those formative years, we absorb everything indiscriminately- every sight, sound, and sensation shaping who we are. This openness reflects the richness of potential, a space where chaos and abundance intertwine, gathering the myriad of influences that define us. As life progresses, the funnel narrows, mirroring the inevitability of mortality. In this narrowing, we are distilled and reduced. Yet, it reminds us to embrace the flow, accepting the transformation as a natural part of existence. We are encouraged to face the spout not with fear, but with gratitude for the fullness of experience that comes before.

Blown Glass. Screen printed, painted and fused glass. Cast glass