Clare Belfrage often works in series, creating groups of objects that suggest visual narratives. Over a 30-year practice, she has developed a unique style, drawing fine glass threads (‘stringers’) over her blown forms and then sanding back the surface to achieve the satin finish that distinguishes her practice. She is inspired by the ‘rhythm and energy’ of nature, which she says, ‘still holds my fascination as [do] the language and processes of glass.’

Warm air is typical of the nuanced effects that Belfrage achieves by the selective placement of complementary colours and shapes. This sequence is a metaphorical exploration of the phenomenon referred to in the artwork’s title, with the intricate linework and warm tones evoking the flow of air over the pieces.