Juniper Maffescioni is an innovative glass artist and Honours graduate from the ANU SOA&D Glass Workshop in Canberra. Based in Melbourne, her work explores the interplay between vision, perception, colour, and light through a post-digital lens.
Juniper's journey into glass began as a teenager when her parents gifted her a workshop experience for her 18th birthday. The moment she first touched molten glass, she knew it was her true calling. The way glass transforms—from a molten, honey-like substance to a solid form—is what keeps her fascinated. She describes it as a symbiotic relationship; glass is both a material and a partner in creativity, evolving with every touch.
Her practice is a blend of traditional techniques and modern technology. During the pandemic, Juniper turned to digital tools to expand her conceptual work, self-teaching software to animate and render colour experiences. This resulted in a body of animated works that meld digital and physical realms, reflecting her unique approach to colour and perception.
In her current work, Juniper delves into ancient glass techniques and Swedish pattern-making methods. She is passionate about reviving lost forms and exploring the intricate bond between glass and air bubbles for new forms of expression. Her creations offer viewers a fresh perspective on colour, turning subjective experiences into tangible art.
Juniper's art invites you to see the world through her eyes — where colour, light, and glass converge to challenge and expand our understanding of perception.