Amongst other things, Brock specializes in finely crafted art glass vessel sinks, and over-mount (drop-in) style sinks. The glass sinks are a functional, durable work of art that will add a touch of sophistication and unique style to your bathroom, powder room, or bar. Beyond the ordinary, you may find yourself designing your entire room around your glass sink.
Brock Madison's primary focus and method of work is called glass fusing. Brock selects colored glass sheets that are hand-made by forging sand and other materials into a fiery furnace. The molten glass is then poured from the furnace and rolled into flat individual sheets which are allowed to cool slowly. This is an ancient craft, first discovered by the Egyptians 4000 years ago and is being reborn today as a fascinating new art form.
Brock utilizes the colored sheet glass by cutting shapes out and arranging them into patterns. Often, crushed glass, known as "frit" is used. Sometimes he includes irridescent glass and/or dichroic, which adds unique aesthetic appeal to a finished work. He also sometimes incorporates blown glass and/or lamp worked (torch) elements like twisted and pulled cane.
Once the color and composition works, the piece is kiln-fired at about 1500 degrees, causing it to melt into a solid whole. This process is repeated several times until the desired thickness and depth is achieved. This complicated process of heating and cooling can take up to a week or longer to complete a single work of art.
Finally, the piece is signed and dated by the artist. Every piece is unique and handmade by Brock Madison. Variations occur with each work, making each a one-of-a-kind original.
