Danny Lane

Lane grounds a viewer’s perception of glass through his chosen amalgamation with other materials, showcased beautifully in works like ‘Angaraib’, 1987 and ‘N and A Table’, 2012. Lane’s understanding of material connectedness lies in their artistic visual and physical properties. In blending certain materials he understands the viewer is then better drawn to the overall integrity and concept of the sculpture.

Lane also discusses the instinctual energetic, sometimes sensual feel that some materials can convey. He stated in our conversation 2021, that the feel of different materials can also be related to their spiritual energetic placement within both the Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Chakra System and the energy systems of Chinese philosophy. Through this interview conversation with Lane, I have gained faith in a more instinctual and direct way of working with material when this is appropriate. Along with many other aspects of his practice, I also learned caution in overworking a piece, a tendency of pre-meditative process.

Lane’s advise surrounding methods of idea initiation, discovery and development have had significant artistic impact on my final year development. I have adopted his habit of collecting material and prefabricated objects that later can be reconfigured or amalgamated into other works. In addition, I am beginning to add the vibrancy of colour within my practice. Lane’s works, ‘Threshold’ and ‘Burnt Oak’ demonstrate there is no linear process but one of material connectivity and renewal ; ‘Burnt Out Amalgamation’ , 2022 is my paradigm.