Written By Tesha Malott

EMMA COCKS
“CANDLELIGHT”

ARTBOX FISHER LIBRARY, LEVEL 2 (2023-2024)

Image: Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-2023. 5 Glass sculptures of candles. 3 are on stands, one with handles.

Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-23, hot glass sculpting, cold working, and sandblasting, installation view. Photography by Estelle Yoon.

ARTIST STATEMENT

This piece explores the notion of personal development and growth, where each candle and candle holder is representative of the stages we go through in our lives. Several of the pieces exist with imperfections - tilts and marks - an intentional attribute that speaks to the natural messiness and imperfections found in personal development.

Image: Installation view, Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-2023. 28 glass sculptures of candles installed in Artbox.

Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-23, hot glass sculpting, cold working, and sandblasting, installation view. Photography by Estelle Yoon.

Image: Close up, Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-2023. Detail shot of singular glass sculpture, A shiny glass candle with drips on its sides, in a candlestick with handles.

Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-23, hot glass sculpting, cold working, and sandblasting, dimensions variable. Photography by Estelle Yoon.

Image: Close up, Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-2023. 2 glass candles. One is shorter and shiny while the other is taller and has a matte finish due to sand blasting.

Emma Cocks, Candlelight, 2022-23, hot glass sculpting, cold working, and sandblasting, dimensions variable. Photography by Estelle Yoon.

 


Verge Projects is a platform that aims to strengthen the University of Sydney community and networks through on-campus art activations. Verge Projects delivers community engaged projects led by and in collaboration with student and student groups. Stepping outside of art faculties and spaces, this program encourages inclusive and creative experiences campus wide.

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