Hello, I'm Héloïse Colrat, an artist and glassblower based in Brussels. I collaborate with specific places and times, and there are as many projects
2024
Air Call
flame-blown borosilicate glass, 7x3cm










« Buvez, je le veux bien, mais sachez placer votre main. » Cet adage, inscrit sur de vieux pichets trompeurs en céramique, donne également un indice sur la manière d’apprivoiser Air call.
Pour vider d’un trait ce verre à shot, il faudra penser à boucher le petit trou dissimulé dans la paille intégrée à ce verre farceur. Sans cela, le liquide perlera par cette ouverture, rappelant les fameux verres-baveurs. Ces verres, bien connus des verriers, sont gravés sur tout leur pourtour, mais l’une de ces gravures percera sciemment le verre, créant une farce pour l’utilisateur.
"Drink, I will, but know where to put your hand." This adage, inscribed on deceptive old ceramic jugs, also gives a clue about how to handle Air call.
To empty this shot glass in a single gulp, you'll need to remember to close the small hole hidden in the straw attached to this trick glass. Otherwise, the liquid will leak through this opening, reminiscent of the famous drool glasses. These glasses, well known to glassmakers, are engraved all around, but one of these engravings will deliberately pierce the glass, creating a joke for the user.
Photo credits : Estelle Czernichowski