{
  "id": 313514,
  "title": "Under Glass Cloches, Amber Cowan Nests Enchanting Flameworked Scenes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/under-glass-cloches-amber-cowan-nests-enchanting-flameworked-scenes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T19:12:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/amber-cowan-glass-cloche-coupe-sculptures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amber Cowan, renowned for her intricate glass sculptures, creates enchanting works by weaving tales of nature and fairytale through her flameworked art. With a focus on cloche and coupe sculptures, the Philadelphia-based artist breathes life into floral arrangements, filigree, and colorful ornaments, breathing new life into discarded materials that are no longer produced. Currently, her works are on display in various exhibitions, including The Baker Museum in Naples, Florida and upcoming shows at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design in September, and Design Miami in December. Recent pieces like \"Swans in Delphite and Rosalene\" (2026) and \"Rosalene with World’s Fair Pears\" (2025) showcase her innovative approach to this delicate medium, captivating viewers with their whimsical details and vibrant colors. To explore more of Cowan's work and stay updated on her exhibitions, follow her on Instagram.",
  "summary": "Amber Cowan, a Philadelphia-based artist renowned for her intricate flameworked glass assemblages, is currently exploring the use of cloche and coupe sculptures in her work. Her pieces, which often feature clusters of flowers, filigree, and colorful baubles, transport viewers into fairytale narratives and whimsical nature scenes. Cowan typically repurposes industrial scraps, antiques, and offcasts to create her vibrant compositions, drawing on colors and materials that are no longer in production. Currently, her work is on display at The Baker Museum in Naples, Florida, as part of The Passion of Collecting exhibition, and she is preparing for upcoming shows at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design in September and Design Miami in December. Notable recent pieces include \"Swans in Delphite and Rosalene\" (2026), \"Bittersweet and Lemon\" (2026), \"Strawberries and Mandarin in Sky\" (2025), and \"Summer Cloche in Jade.\"",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}