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Objet
Petite Série (<100)
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'Thup' has been inspired by the following study on the mobile - the effects of mobile telephones on social and individual life-:
"People aged 25 and under have adapted to the demands of hand-held technologies by unconsciously developing their thumbs as the most nimble and useful spoke of the hand... The wide spread use of mobile devices has altered form and function of the human hand. (http://www.courier-journal.com)
...today’s teenagers are already remote and alien creatures: they even point at things and ring doorbells with their thumbs. These kids are the world’s leading textperts."(Dr. Sadie Plant for Motorola in 2001)
'Thup' is an illustration of the so called Ôthumb generation’. Its aim is to celebrate and display the more and more muscular, sensible and dexterous digit of a generation adapting their behaviour and physionomics to latest technology. By giving the thumb a special role in a non-tech object like a glass, I would like to set a signal about the severe influence of new technology on society today. Using the glass suggests a conversation about the different role of the thumb and raises awareness about a mutated generation.
The shape of the glass follows the thumbline and integrates the thumb by giving it the role of the stem: the bottom of the vessel has an interior pouch allowing it to be carried on top of the thumb. By feeling the liquid and balancing the glass until the drink is finished, the user becomes aware of the essential role of the digit mutated through contemporary technology. The top of the glass is cut at an angle to allow it to be held casually in a natural position - without spilling the liquid.
Various drinks can be served in both male and female designs. The glass being supported by the thumb allows the other fingers to hold a plate or shake someones hand. The Ôthumbs-up-toast’ leads to a positive drinking gesture within the Ôthumb generation’.
Julia Leihener
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Technique
The glasses are handblown applying a lampworking technique on borosilicate glass.
The outer and the inner shape are blown seperately. They are joint together with positioning tools and the heat of the gas torch.
The 30 degree angle is cut on a diamond blade, grinded and sanded until smooth. The drinking edges have been heat sealed.
glass worker : Jochen Holz MARCA
Dimensions
12 x 10 x 10 cm, ca. 200 gr each.
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