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Futuristic Firearm Glassworks

Jeff Burnette Creates Uniquely Glass Blown 'Raygunz'

— June 28, 2011 — Unique
Who would have ever thought that the traditional art of glass blowing could have ever given birth to a collection of futuristic firearms as seen in Jeff Burnette's collection. Clearly inspired by classic science fiction literature, movies and TV shows, Jeff Burnette's Raygunz series looks just like the weapons used in those now-retro worlds.

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Jeff Burnette's delicate glass work happens to actually look like the rayguns they are shaped as. Yet, careful handling is still required considering that these aren't actually toys or guns, but art.

As one of the leading glassblowers in Canada, Jeff Burnette crafts these intricate creations using a very detailed, painstaking process that puts all digital forms of art to shame.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Art - A trend of creating art inspired by classic science fiction literature, movies, and TV shows, such as Jeff Burnette's glass blown 'Raygunz' collection.
2. Blurring Boundaries - A trend of blurring the lines between traditional art forms and modern technology, as demonstrated by Jeff Burnette's use of glass blowing to create futuristic firearms.
3. Digital Craftsmanship - A trend of utilizing digital technology to enhance and refine traditional art techniques, exemplified by Jeff Burnette's meticulous process of crafting glass rayguns.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry can embrace the trend of creating futuristic art pieces inspired by science fiction, like Jeff Burnette's glass blown 'Raygunz'.
2. Glassblowing - The glassblowing industry can explore the opportunity of creating unique and intricate glass pieces that resemble futuristic firearms, similar to Jeff Burnette's 'Raygunz' collection.
3. Digital Art - The digital art industry can incorporate traditional art forms, such as glass blowing, with digital tools to create innovative and visually stunning art pieces, like Jeff Burnette's 'Raygunz'.
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