Bio

Charlott Rodgers is a glass and ceramic artist based in Glasgow. Born in Stuttgart, Germany she moved to Glasgow in 1998 to undertake a BA Musical Studies degree at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire.

She gained a HNC in Applied Arts in 2010, a HND in Silversmithing 2010-2012, a HND in Glass 2013-2015 and a HND in Applied Arts in 2019; all awarded by the City of Glasgow College.

In 2022 she completed her MFA in Glass (Distinction) at Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. She is currently a full-time member of the Glasgow Ceramic Studios based at the WASP Studios in Glasgow.

She was awarded a prestigious Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship by the University of Edinburgh which will support her future academic studies. She is starting a practical PhD investigating “Dissident making and material activism as a means of developing a creative sustainable glass practice” at Edinburgh College of Art in September 2022.

Large and small cobalt blue foamglass ellipses
Artist Statement

The MFA Glass has progressed and challenged my understanding of glass making and personal aesthetics. I have developed a range of processes that combine foam glass with different glass and ceramic techniques such as hot glass casting, glass blowing, Pate de Verre, slip casting and hand building ceramic bodies.

Foam glass is a porous volatile material, which is made when a foaming agent is added to a powdered glass and slowly fired, aerating the glass.

My approach to glass is scientific, as making foam glass requires detailed and precise knowledge for repeatable material outcomes, yet dissident and transgressive, challenging traditional perceptions of glass as a shiny, transparent material.

My approach to materials is dissident and unconventional, actively breaking the rules of restrictive traditional glass and ceramic fabrication techniques.

Awards
Edinburgh Doctoral Award, PhD Scholarship, University of Edinburgh, 2022 MFA Glass with Distinction, Edinburgh College of Art, 2022 Bildwerk Frauenau Scholarship awarded by Alexander -Tutesek- Foundation, 2022 Plichuck School of Glass Partnership Stipend, 2022 Ruby and Will George Trust, Educational Fund Award, 2020 Centre Pompadour, Residency, Ercourt, France, 2016 Starter for Six, Start- up Funding, Scottish Enterprise, 2015 Hamilton Taylor Travel Award, Scottish Glass Society, 2015
Skills & Experience
  • Craft Hub Europe Residency, Portugal, 2022
  • Glasgow Ceramic Studio, six month Internship, 2022
  • Resilience Program, mentoring program, Craft Scotland & Applied Arts Scotland, 2021
  • iAtellier, Craft Council, 2021
  • HND Applied Arts, City of Glasgow College, 2019
  • HND Art Glass, City of Glasgow College, 2015
  • HND Silversmithing, City of Glasgow College, 2012
  • PGCE Music, Strathclyde University, 2004
  • BA Musical Studies, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 2001

Related student work

“An Uneasy Truce”

 

An Uneasy Truce was conceived with the strong desire to make inner processes and thinking patterns visible while employing the artistic means of foam glass in combination with other glass and ceramic techniques.

It is based on inner conflicts experienced as an artist, as a mother and as a human being. The work reflects personal struggles and gives form to inner insecurities and doubts.

Sculptural ellipsoid pieces, made of different material combinations and techniques, are placed opposite two foam glass wall mounted panels.

Each sculpture manifests an aspect of this uneasy state of mind, while the wall panels are a gateway beyond the struggle, promising possible transcendence.

The colour stands in stark contrast with the volatility of the foam glass and is used as a counter point to the material tensions in the work. Intense Cobalt Blue was deliberately chosen, representing a calm and hypnotic state. The viewer is invited to experience a slowing of time through contemplation.

 

An Uneasy Truce is found in the spaces in between - a precarious balance has been struck.

 

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