Glass Poppies by Carrie Fisher, Glass, Stainless Steel, Steel, Various, Unique, 180 cm (H) × 90 cm (W) × 30 cm (D)

Glass Poppies by Carrie Fisher is a striking one-of a kind sculpture that unites fragility and strength through the interplay of glass and steel. Standing 180 cm tall, the work presents a collection of poppies rising upward, their delicate petals formed in rich tones of glass ranging from deep crimson to fiery red orange. The colour variation gives the flowers a living vibrancy, as if caught in different stages of bloom beneath shifting light.

The stems, crafted from stainless steel and steel, provide both structure and contrast. Their industrial strength supports the fragile glass, echoing the tension between endurance and transience,  a theme deeply rooted in the symbolism of the poppy. Traditionally associated with remembrance, mortality, and the cycles of nature, the poppy becomes here both a celebration of beauty and a meditation on impermanence.

The tall, slender form of the piece invites contemplation from every angle. Light passes through the glass petals, creating subtle changes in hue and shadow that shift throughout the day, ensuring the sculpture never appears static. With its combination of height, colour, and reflective materials, Glass Poppies has a commanding presence, equally suited to gallery display or as a contemplative centrepiece in a private collection.

Unique in execution and concept, this work demonstrates Fisher’s ability to transform materials into an evocative dialogue between nature and memory.