Frog Cake Keepsake in blown glass by South Australian artist Emma Young.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Emma Young studied a Bachelor of Visual Arts at the University of South Australia, specialising in glass under the supervision of Gabriella Bisetto. Emma completed the two year Associate program at JamFactory in 2017, and while at JamFactory participated in various master classes taken by internationally renowned glass artists. Her adventures in world travel invoked an appreciation for her home state and her early career products reflect these values.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
A white ceramic 'patty pan' in which a blown, hot sculpted, then cold worked hollow glass 'frog' can sit. The pieces are not attached but designed to sit together.
The Balfours ‘Frog Cake’ is a classic South Australian icon; something which has immediate connection and understanding for local people. It is rather amusing how people from SA adore the motif of the frog cake, but many would prefer not to eat them! Frog Cakes look oh-so tantalising, but are dreadfully sweet. Their popularity will never cease to amaze me, so creating a larger-than-life glass version seemed like an appropriate way to pay homage to my South Aussie roots.
Due to the handmade nature of the products dimensions may vary on individual pieces.
Handmade in Australia.