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The Ripple

Simply put, a glass of water. Metaphorically: everyone’s actions have a ripple effect

This short documentary takes a deeper look into BGOLDglass studio and the current exploration of "The Ripple" through the lens of Art Activism. A combination of art and craft, this piece shares the deeper intention and practice behind both. A follow up to "Am I an Artist," we now have an answer, Art Activist...

The Ripple Interview

interview audioBryan Goldstien

00:00 / 10:38

Interviewer: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your business

I'm Bryan, I run BGOLD Glass, my studio here in Boulder Colorado. I consider myself an art activist. I am an art activist. BGOLD Glass uses 100% reclaimed material. All of my work is created from this abundant material known as trash.

Full Interview Here

The Process

1. The Gather

00:25

1. The Gather

GLASS. The process of blowing glass begins with “Gathering” (the action of picking up molten lava glass) onto a hollow blow pipe. At BGOLDglass, the material being 100% reclaimed, varies in shades of transparent cool water blue.

2. Blowing Glass

00:25

2. Blowing Glass

Give it Air. Just like any creation we bring to life, add some breath and grow it. Every breath we give has a Ripple in our world.

3. Blow Mold

00:12

3. Blow Mold

This Mold is created from scrap steel welded into the flowing form of a watery Ripple. With the asymmetry of the design, a two part mold allows the vessel to be removed once itʼs shaped.

4. Transfer

00:13

4. Transfer

The Ripples are taken off the blow pipe by sticking to the bottom of the piece, a solid rod, called the punty, then focus, the BREAK.

5. Open Cup

00:12

5. Open Cup

Open up the cup. The key to the vessels we all create to share our Water (Life) with the world is to be Open.

The Mall Install

This installation is a 36” window in Denver's Cherry Creek mall and is comprised of 3 main components: The Water Fall, The Channukiah, and The Ripple. Click below to read the full story.

Know your farmer

At BGOLDglass we work to elevate and infuse meaning into the art we make and connections we forge. The concept of Mindful Materialism relies on some key ingredients, with gratitude being an especially important one.

The Ripple has been made possible through an orchestra of different things, and we would like to share special gratitude with the CU Boulder students who made it possible.

Mindful Materialism

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