Techlapod Squid

5”h x 4”w x 15”d
flame-worked dichroic glass and found object

Sinkus’ Squid series demonstrates his mastery of the flame-working technique while offering a dynamic foundation upon which to constantly reinterpret the ever-shifting appearance of these charismatic mollusks. Dichroic glass recreates bioluminescence and color-shifting chromatophores. 

The larger pieces in this series diverge from pure representation, becoming increasingly esoteric as they play on the squid’s form. Techlapod Squid pushes the narrative of complexity and cross-section into science fiction; for this steampunk 'Technical Cephalopod,' a light bulb plays the role of the squid’s mantle, highlighting the complexity of the animal’s natural construction and the otherworldly glow of bioluminescence.

This work is included in the exhibition Beneath There is Light, on view at The Glass Station Gallery from June 6-19