Julie Light’s creative practice delves into the intersections of body, form and hybridity, whether human or creature. Her work often visualises the nuances of health and disease, exploring how these concepts intertwine in both human and non-human contexts. Using glass as her primary sculptural medium, Julie highlights not only its physical properties but also its capacity to communicate complex ideas.
Collaboration is at the heart of Julie's work. She has partnered with organisations such as The Royal Society, the University of Leeds, AstraZeneca UK, and the National Oceanography Centre, as well as with individuals who have compelling stories to share. Her art has been exhibited in diverse venues across the UK and internationally, including galleries, gardens, museums and hospitals, as well as being recognised as part of competitions such as The Glass Prize and The Aesthetica Art. She is member of the Royal Society of Sculptors and the Contemporary Glass Society.
Julie Light was born and brought up in London. After a career at the BBC, during which time she gained a PhD in Media, she started casting glass in 2009. As part of her glass training, she studied Craft Design at Richmond Art School and went on to complete MA in Art & Science with Distinction at Central St Martins, University of the Arts, London. Since then she has exhibited in the British Glass Biennale, the International Glass Biennale in Bulgaria and the National Glass Centre amongst other places. Her work has also twice been included in the Corning Museum of Glass' New Glass Review.
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