About Heather McCaig
Heather McCaig was raised in Toronto and London, Canada. In her early 20s she began growing roots with her husband and fellow glass artist, Nick McCaig (Grassblower), near Sussex, New Brunswick. A flameworked glassblower since 2013, she is entirely self-taught and is the forerunner of flameworked fine art in Atlantic Canada.
"I want the viewer to be immersed in the intricate sculpting details and reflect on how we are a part of nature, not above it. I hope to portray how fragile our world is and inspire a need for its protection."
- Heather McCaig
Process
Flameworking uses a specialized propane and oxygen torch to melt borosilicate glass. Solid rods and tubes are melted and shaped to create each piece of fine craft.
Borosilicate glass was invented in the 1880's. It is primarily used for laboratory use because of its strength and resistance to heat but can be found in cookware (french presses, glass baking pans, etc.). With the invention of coloured borosilicate in the 1980's a new art form emerged. Heather McCaig strives to bring flameworked borosilicate glass art to Atlantic Canada.
Borosilicate glass was invented in the 1880's. It is primarily used for laboratory use because of its strength and resistance to heat but can be found in cookware (french presses, glass baking pans, etc.). With the invention of coloured borosilicate in the 1980's a new art form emerged. Heather McCaig strives to bring flameworked borosilicate glass art to Atlantic Canada.