Just as the temperature is getting hotter here in Colorado, so is the functional glass art scene! In recent months, Heady Glass Gallery has met with what most would call the best of the best from Colorado. Names like David Colton, Big-Z, Jason Hedman & Hedman Headies, Sneeze B, and Kind Creations are becoming the big buzz between locals. Well, this summer you will be able to find all these awesome artists and more at Denver’s ONLY Gallery, Heady Glass.
The amount of respect we see coming in for these artists are unbelievable, and it’s easy to see why!
David Colton has been blowing glass into CRAZY creations for over 13 years now, and it’s easy to tell. He consistently uses Italian lampworking techniques in his work to insure the most structural integrity possible, while not scraping aesthetics in the process. What are the biggest questions we get asked on his pieces? "Is this sculpture also a pipe?" Sure is!
Anything from small sandblasted dry pieces to HUGE forced perc bubs that come complete with custom welded stands for display. This guy thinks of everything!
If you can pull yourself away from Colton’s work, you’ll probably also notice the Big-Z pieces. Everything from Glass on Glass Slides to inlines, and even big diffused Heady Bubblers.
Big-Z's methods are refined on a daily basis, and every piece seems to push the envelope a little further. Center placed snorkel carbs, perfectly marved cans (no wobble AT ALL!) and of coarse more colors then a dog that ate a box of crayons. Keep an eye out this summer for some super exclusive Z work showing up at Heady Glass Gallery!
Every once and a while, were lucky to meet up with one of Colorado’s newer glass artists, Sneeze B. This guy can sculpt like a mad man!
We brought in some of his most popular Skull dry Sherlock’s and they were a HUGE hit with our collectors. Each one is hand sculpted so each one is going to be unique. The functionality of these pipes is what really blows people away. They work excellent!
Keep an eye out for some Big-Z X SneezeB Collabos this summer!
And last but not least, you will see a BUNCH of Hedman Headies. Easily one of the most underground tube manufacturers, but still recognized by seasoned collectors and lamp workers alike. Jokes have circulated that Hedman is really a machine, but the fact is he’s just dedicated to making some of the illest pieces on the planet, and he’s doing just that!
65x50 taper percs, Stemless inlines, Forced perc hand pieces, and even some option Glass on Glass slides!
Heady Glass Gallery is planning on making this summer a bit hotter with pieces from the states best artists. Keep an eye out for all these guys, and if you have a chance to get one of these, DO IT!!
