Projects
Photo: Steve Russell Studios
"If you feel safe in the area you're working in, you're not in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel capable of being in. Go a bit out of your depth and when you don't feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you're just about in the right place to do something exciting.
David Bowie
Fresh Air 2026
2026 is breathing "Fresh Air" into the studio—literally. I’m currently elbow-deep in a new body of work for the Fresh Air 2026 exhibition and a full season of upcoming shows.
This is just a taster of the new work...watch this space.
Work in Progress
Studio Ellie Maya
'Through the Crescent'
And there are more things blooming in the studio... 🌸
I’m currently finalising a new series of floral inspired sculptures for the upcoming summer exhibition at the Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath with Studio Ellie Maya.
These glass and copper forms are a work in progress, designed to celebrate the elegance of the British summer. I can’t wait to see them installed in one of Bath's most iconic gardens. Stay tuned for the full reveal!
Work in Progress
TEDx Aberystwyth
Last February I took David Bowie's advice from the quote above and went out of my comfort zone to give a TEDx talk called, Melting Glass - Not the Planet. Many thanks to the team at TEDx Aberystwyth for making this possible.
Here's an overview of the talk from the team at TEDx Aberystwyth:
Balancing the energy-intensive nature of glassmaking with the need for climate change
mitigation, Roberta explores innovative techniques and responsible practices to reduce her environmental footprint. Through her blog, she shares insights into the intersection of art, science, and sustainability, exemplifying the potential for art to inspire positive change.
The image of molten glass is powerful: transformation, beauty, and immense energy. But in the age of climate change, it forces us to ask tough questions. How can we pursue our passions without fuelling the crisis?
In her talk, Roberta will use her experience as an artist working with glass to navigate the bigger picture of sustainability. It's about more than just footprints and offsets; it's about reimagining our relationship with energy, embracing innovation, and finding creative solutions to create a more sustainable future-one piece of glass at a time.
You can watch the talk from the link below.
Many thanks to @neilwilkinglass for sharing this journey