Matt 2000 Glass Fumed Vortex Sidecar

Description

Matt started blowing glass in 2012. In his final year of college, he filled out credits by taking two semesters of soft glass classes. This time in the hot shop gave him the glass bug from day one. He was able to get his own boro torch and begin lampwork in late 2013. Matt discovered making pipes was within his budget as a hobby, and he began practicing and learning glassblowing on his own torch.

Like several of our artists with a unique style, Matt is mostly self taught. He scoured online glass forums for information, all the while studying the work of OG artists for inspiration. Through the years his style became his own, and we think it’s fantastic! He describes his style as staying true to the old school fume approaches, but bring his own self-taught tricks to make it unique. We’re excited to have Matt’s work in our gallery!

Fumed vortex sidecar by Matt 2000 Glass. This is a design where Matt was exploring fumed vortexes in boro. The bowl sits sidecar to the stem, with a solid boro fumed cone as a marble and a structural brace. Such a unique look for a pipe! The silver honeycomb mouthpiece adds blue to the rainbow fumicello vortexes. The bowl is a violet and green fume with a nice fume marble underneath. Outstanding fume work by Matt!

At 4.1 inches long, 3 inches wide with carb, and 2.5 inches tall this is a medium piece that leans small. A touch of Amber Purple in the carb, and a nice heft in the hand. Fantastic design work by Matt 2000 Glass!