“In modern and ancient African societies, the afro comb has not only played a huge role in maintenance and decoration in both men and women's hair, it’s also a symbol of status and group affiliation. These combs are encoded with ritual properties that represent the spirit world.” Edgar Valentine


Edgar Valentine (b. United States, 1995) discovered glass art at the age of 12 thanks to the Hilltop Artists programme. His initial strong interest in hot sculpture led him to develop his knowledge and signature style. Finding importance in plot and emotion, the artist tells a story through each of his works, which the viewer can identify with. Valentine was featured on Season 1 of the Netflix series “Blown Away”.

Works on display:
Combs of Africa
Hot sculpted glass
24.13 x 7.62 x 1.27 cm
24.13 x 8.382 x 1.778 cm