UWTSD Lecturer Selected for Contemporary Glass Society Exhibition
Glasswork by University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art Technical Demonstrator Stacey Poultney has been selected for inclusion in a national exhibition hosted by the Contemporary Glass Society this month.
The exhibition, “It’s All in the Technique,” will run from 14 March to 11 April 2026 at The World of Glass. The showcase celebrates the technical skill and creative innovation of glass artists from across the UK.
Stacey’s work explores the structural and sculptural possibilities of glass through layered construction techniques that combine technical craftsmanship with contemporary artistic influences.
A long-standing practitioner and educator, Stacey has worked in higher education for the past 15 years, alongside delivering commercial glass projects and teaching across a range of specialist techniques including stained glass, dalle de verre, architectural glass, glassblowing, and contemporary glass practices.
Speaking about the selection, Stacey said: “I feel privileged to be a member of the Contemporary Glass Society and to have my work selected for the CGS Exhibition ‘It’s All in the Technique’ at The World of Glass in St Helens.
“Glass has been a lifelong passion of mine, with stained glass being my first and most direct way of working creatively with the material. While I continue to undertake select stained glass and dalle de verre projects within my personal practice, my focus is mainly on three-dimensional glass. I strongly believe in the importance of recontextualising stained glass, or aspects of it, in order to preserve these skills and maintain their relevance today.”
Stacey’s work for the exhibition centres on layered glass sculptures created through bonding and coldworking techniques. Drawing on his background in mechanical engineering, metalworking, machining and woodworking, Stacey constructs intricate pieces that explore depth, structure and the relationship between material and environment.
The collection is influenced by graffiti culture, urban decay, brutalist architecture, and industrial design, examining the tension between rigid architectural forms and the unpredictable patterns of deterioration over time. Float glass, commonly used in architectural glazing, forms the foundation of the work, chosen for its subtle tint and uniformity.
Caroline Thraves, Academic Director for Art and Media at UWTSD said: “Stacey’s selection for this prestigious Contemporary Glass Society exhibition is a fantastic recognition of his expertise as both an artist and educator. His work demonstrates an exceptional understanding of glass as a material and reflects the innovative, practice-led approach that we value within our creative programmes at UWTSD.”
Stacey’s work and practice can also be followed on Instagram: @staceypoultney.
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