WINE GLASS SCULPTURE

This wine glass sculpture began as a response to the existing lighting at On the 7, which felt dated and disconnected from the character of the space. I wanted to create something sculptural that felt intentional, specific, and tied directly to what the bar represents.

Because it’s a wine bar, the form is inspired by the motion of a wine pour — fluid, rhythmic, and continuous. At the same time, the number of glasses references the 7 train, grounding the piece in Long Island City and the neighborhood it serves. Each section was designed to be perfectly symmetrical so that, when assembled, the curves align seamlessly across the full length of the installation.

The forms were designed for CNC cutting and fabricated from lightweight MDF, then assembled, primed, and finished. Internal LED strips were integrated to create a soft, continuous glow through the structure. I selected burgundy-style wine glasses for their fuller shape and slightly shorter profile, which helped the overall proportions feel balanced and deliberate. Plastic glasses were used instead of crystal to better control seams and integrate the lighting cleanly into the piece.

Although I wasn’t originally meant to stay for installation, I did — and watching the sculpture come together in the space was one of the most rewarding parts of the process. Seeing it transition from an abstract concept into a finished object that genuinely elevates the room reinforced why I enjoy this kind of work.

It’s a small intervention, but one designed to bring cohesion, identity, and atmosphere to the space — and I’m glad to have contributed a lasting, functional sculpture to the environment.