Shir Glassworks combines the inspirations of Madeline and Ori Shir to create uniquely whimsical and intricate glasswork. Many of Madeline's technical processes are inspired by her signature piece, the octopus, with amorphous movements that resemble the qualities of molten glass. Her artwork draws inspiration from the innate qualities of glass while pushing artistic elements to become conceptual features within a design. Ori’s use of surface pattern and colorwork bring the art to life through elements such as woodgrain and honeycomb, bird feathers, and kaleidoscope patterning. From fantastical to functional, Shir Glassworks’ artistic glasswork highlights the beauty of connections within the natural world.