"In my work I use
traditional glass blowing techniques to achieve a variety of both sculptural
and functional forms. My approach to glass relies heavily on layering of colors
and extensive cold working and carving to reveal those colors. I am also fascinated
with adding different materials to the work including, bronze, steel and
wood."
David's work stretches
from one of a kind sculptural work featuring individual objects up to 8 feet
tall utilizing a variety of techniques and diciplines including both hot and
cold glass work as well as cast bronze and steel armatures, to hand blown
production and coldworked vessels and lighting fixtures. Royce features simple
forms that set the stage for a combination of contrasting techniques. The
vessels have a sandblasted surface with a luminous semi-transparency,
contrasted by sections of opaque colored glass in organic, asymmetrical
patterns. In some pieces opaque areas are accented with carving.