Elliot Walker

Elliot Walker is a British sculptor and glassblower and the winner of the second season of the Netflix series, Blown Away.[1]

Education

He graduated from Bangor University in Wales with a degree in psychology. [2] He then studied glassmaking in the Historic Glass Quarter in Stourbridge.

Career

He has been working as an artist since 2009 and works mostly with molten glass[2] using the Messello technique.[3] He worked for Peter Layton as part of his London glass-blowing studio team for eight years before creating his own space to work in Hertfordshire.

Walker opened his first solo show at Messums Wiltshire, at Tisbury[4] on January 26, 2021. [5] Called Plenty, the show reflects on the culture of excess through sculptures.[6]

He has won the Frederic Stuart memorial fund by the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers and his work is part of the Broadfield House Museum collection. He won the Craft&Design award at the British Glass Biennale in May 2015.[7]

References
  1. "Elliot Walker in Netflix glassblowing show". Contemporary Glass Society. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  2. Mehrotra, Kriti (2021-01-22). "Elliot Walker Now: Where Is Blown Away Season 2 Winner Today? Update". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  3. "Elliot Walker". Messums London. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  4. "Elliot Walker at Messums Wiltshire | Fine Times Recorder". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  5. "You'll Be Blown Away by the Season 2 Winner of This Netflix Original [SPOILERS]". Distractify. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  6. "Online craft exhibitions to explore virtually this winter". www.craftscouncil.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  7. "A Heart of Glass- Mobile and online gallery specialising in contemporary art glass - OUR ARTISTS". www.aheartofglass.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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