Dovile Grigaliunaite RCA

Before starting MA studies, she has completed BA studies at De Montfort University in Leicester. Originally from Lithuania she is now studying Ceramics & Glass MA student at RCA.

The chosen object is from V&A glass collection and was made in the 1st Century the early Roman period.

The work called -Flask is simple, small scale, fragile, soft color, aged and layered surface object. The material exudes mystery as a result of its transparency. It is reminiscent of the alchemy of ancient times, which combined religion and science. Today the word chemistry makes us think of medicine and drugs, but it can also refer to the attraction between people.

In the laboratory, the clinical environment evokes an emotional response. It is a space of clinical behavior together with living matter. This idea intrigues her, so she aims to evoke the chemistry between the ancient flask and present day circumstances. Chemistry is a metaphor for conversation and connection, actions that have many layers of understanding.

Both control and playfulness are important. They are tools to highlight the dialog between subjects. Scientists choose when to investigate/to research/to absorb/to see and when to control/to express their own vision/to reflect. Her work aims to inspire a conversation between control and natural movement.

Far right: Glass Flask V&A 14.5cm x 2.8cm Opposite: Glass Blowing Chemistry 30cm x 11cm