Hand Bent Glass Neon mounted on acrylic and wood, 13 x 7 x 5.5”, 2025

These are examples of what it feels like to draw with glass tubes. I follow a loose pattern, listening to the glass—how tight it will bend, where it might crack if reheated. I love picking a stem here and there, and I’m drawn to this concept of a long-lasting flower.

This piece was designed and made by Chloe Kottwitz and was exhibited in her solo exhibition, Surroundings, at The Black Iris in Richmond,Va from September 5, 2025-September 28th, 2025.