Hunting the Current — Handcrafted Stained Glass Shark Mosaic

“I just love to layer patterns—it creates depth and movement.” — Allison Eden

In Hunting the Current, Allison Eden transforms the energy of the open ocean into a dramatic 18″ x 32″ handcrafted stained glass mosaic artwork. A powerful shark appears to race through rolling currents, its graphic white basketweave body layered against sweeping waves of turquoise, aqua, cobalt, sea green and soft ivory.

The composition captures exactly what Allison loves about layering pattern upon pattern: movement, dimension and visual surprise. The geometric basketweave pattern within the shark contrasts with the fluid curves of the surrounding sea, creating the illusion that the animal is cutting through the water at speed—perhaps searching for its next meal.

Playful, beautiful and just a little dangerous, the artwork celebrates the fascination and mystery of marine life without becoming traditional nautical décor. It makes a striking statement for art collectors, sport fishermen, boating and yachting enthusiasts, coastal homes, fishing lodges and collectors of contemporary marine art.

Creating an Allison Eden mosaic is a slow, highly skilled process. Weeks of design, glass selection, cutting, shaping, fitting and hand assembly go into transforming the original concept into a finished work. Rather than relying on mass-produced imagery, the master glass artists at Allison Eden Studios in Brooklyn work piece by piece, allowing the natural variations, luminosity and movement within the stained glass to become part of the composition.

The result is a one-of-a-kind collectible glass artwork that changes with its surroundings. As daylight and interior lighting move across the glass, different colors, textures and details emerge—giving the shark and surrounding waves an almost kinetic quality.

For the collector who loves the ocean, sport fishing or marine life but wants something far more unexpected than conventional fishing décor, Hunting the Current brings together fine-art craftsmanship, humor, color and the untamed energy of the sea.

Medium: Handcrafted stained glass mosaic on construction material
Dimensions: 18″ H x 32″ W
Artist/Studio: Allison Eden Studios, Brooklyn, New York
Subject: Shark, ocean, waves, marine life