Edward Craig: Cricket’s art of glass
July 2nd, 2009 by Edward Craig in MiscellaneousThat Flintoff over at Edgbaston; the Pietersen’s hundred at The Oval; the Ashes 2005 – the patterns and pictures painted by that series, by the scorers and by Hawk-Eye have all inspired an artist in her latest exhibition.
Lucy Amsden is a glass artist studying at Central Saint Martin’s School. She is also cricket mad, first catching the bug in 1985 when she watched England win the Ashes at The Oval. She’s been a member of Surrey ever since.
Her end-of-year pieces celebrate Flintoff’s over to Langer and Ponting at Edgbaston in 2005, the great innings of that series and the final two overs of the first World Twenty20 final. These work as an evocative expression of key moments, bringing back memories of the action and providing an overall feel of what and how the moments unfolded.
Amsden believes that her work has a place at the grounds. She says: “Cricket grounds haven’t traditionally used art in their design. The space offered and the time people are at a match means installing artistic interpretations of cricket will stimulate and inspire visitors as well as improving the overall aesthetics.”
These pieces are an imaginative and elegant take on cricket, beautifully unveiling the shapes and patterns that make the sport so appealing.
The exhibition runs till July 7 at the Cochrane Theatre in Holborn, London. See sharpfifteen.com for more information. To contact Lucy, email [email protected] or visit lucyamsden.com
Edward Craig is deputy editor of The Wisden Cricketer
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July 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
The glass work is amazing how fantasic it would be to see it used in the one of the county grounds.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 am
these are fantastic. a great intepretation of cricket through an artists eyes. love the colours. would love to see them in person and appreciate the texture also
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 am
What a fantastic idea combining cricket with art.
Will this be sold commercially?
If so, where? as the cricket loving members of my family would love it !!!
thanks very much
Kelly
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:51 am
Lucy is keen to find an outlet for the art - so don’t hesitate to recommend the work to a county ground!
As part of her exhibition, she has photo-shopped an impression of what the work would look like on the Grandstand and Mound Stand at Lord’s and it is fantastic.
I am sure if you email her she will forward this.
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Amazingly original idea. Would love to see this at Lords - do they know about it?
Cricket lovers in my family would love these designs. Has Lucy considered Tshirts, mugs, etc
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
When I saw the cricket ball design I thought it was an interesting Andy Warholish Pop art take on things. But then I had a quick look at Lucys website and actually it is a detailed way of representing what actually happened with each ball. Its worth having a look at the site for the details of the system.
July 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
With things like Lucy’s artwork and the recent World T20, cricket really is freshening up is image which we need to help keep the next generation interested. Great work
July 8th, 2009 at 8:35 am
An interesting and refreshingly modern take on the world of cricket. a world away from the stuffy image art usually portrays..like it.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Very tasteful art, I really like the concept of modelling glass to present an image of cricket. Great stuff on the website too.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I think Lucy’s work is tremendous and certainly has a place in the game. Cricket needs to keep evolving and art like this can only serve to be a positive influence.
July 9th, 2009 at 7:32 am
At last some modern art worthy of adorning any pavilion