Syed was born and reared by the Kedah River in Malaysia.  This river provided the visual impressions that can be seen in his glass work.  Since glass shares similar light bending properties with water, it allows Syed to tap into his past where he observed the movement and effects of water to create his pieces.  The complex layers of clear, opaque and dichroic glass when fired create abstract impressions of water, plants and reflections.  These graceful and fluid pieces have been embellishing his studio at the Celebration of Fine Art for over seven years.
His method is improvisational.  The cutting, trimming and shaping sheets of glass, then laying, arranging and overlapping transparent, opaque and translucent glass until the image in Syed’s mind is realized.  The final outcome is not apparent until after the technical process of kiln-firing.  At 1400 degrees Fahrenheit, the pieces of glass begin to flow and fuse blending shapes and colors emerging with the final design.

To extend the design lines initiated within the glass, Syed creates a larger format of etched and painted metals or textured glass to mount his abstract impressions.  These contemporary glass art wall sculptures are considered highly collectible by art glass collectors.   Syed’s thoughtful nature and inquisitive spirit can be seen in all of his works of art. Stop by to see Syed and his glass creations in 2010.