We don’t think of ourselves as taking full responsibility for the formation of our glasswork, but rather, we are vehicles for what the art has come to be.

—Resurrect Studio

Resurrect Studio is a collaborative glass practice that approaches the medium as both material and spirit. Working with molten glass, the artists surrender to its unpredictable nature, embracing the chance and transformation inherent in the process. Their work is less about imposing form and more about listening—allowing the glass itself to determine its final state. This philosophy places them within a lineage of contemporary makers who see art not as domination of materials but as co-creation with them.

Based in the U.S., Resurrect Studio has exhibited regionally and nationally, with pieces that range from delicate vessels to sculptural installations. Their work emphasizes the tension between fragility and permanence, transparency and opacity, control and release. By positioning themselves as conduits rather than sole creators, they invite viewers to experience glass not only as an object, but as an unfolding dialogue between artist, material, and environment.

About this particular artwork, the artists write:

Inspired by a brooch, we focused our gaze on the NYC century-old landfill, selecting only curvy pieces that resembled soft petals—shapes that suggested movement and, thus, life. From this nest of life, swans emerge. Supporting the delicate, feathery forms is a strong construct made of two blue water cooler bases. The golden orange depression glass evokes regal resplendence, earning it the title.