Luminescent "Mini-Worlds"
Artist of the Month: David Schwarz As spring settles upon us with hopeful whispers of the coming summer, we bring to you an artist whose work is just as reflective and mystifying as the summer sun growing hotter every day. The luminescent glass sculptures of David Schwarz were described by the New York Times as “light-catching vessels that hover like flying saucers inviting close inspection.” Schwarz’ one-of-a-kind artworks are crafted from portions of clear glass overlaid wi
In Memory of Marvin Lipofsky
Believe it or not, glass art as we know it today is a fairly new technique, perfected over the years w ith new methods and artistic experimentation. The great Marvin Lipofsky spearheaded the glass art movement as early as the 1960s when he was at the forefront of the studio glass era and the father of many techniques that are commonly used today. His works have been described as provocative, sensual, fluid, and of an almost irresistible nature, as he plays with the use of the
Blossoms of Spring
Artist of the Month: John Burchetta In honor of the blooming spring season we shed light on a favorite artist in our collection, whose blossom-like glass creations remind us of the season of new beginnings, bright colors, and dazzling nature. John Burchetta is a prominent figure in the glass art world as he has received critical acclaim from a variety of museums, corporations and art communities. However, his work has also reached great heights, being sold throughout the worl
4 Must Knows When Buying a Custom Blown Glass Chandelier
For example, let’s say you love red, but don’t want something overly bold and distracting...soften out the red pieces with beige tones like
Glassblowing 101: Artistry and Craftsmanship
The art of glass blowing can be traced back to 5000 B.C. when glass workshops emerged from cooking fires on the beaches of Syria. Glass has been utilized in ways beyond our imagination over the centuries. While glass is used for too many products to count, from dishware to windows, its most truly precious form comes in the art of glass blowing. When looking at a beautiful vessel or chandelier one asks themselves “How did the artist create such visually mind blowing effects?”
Island Inspirations
Artist of the Month: Jennifer McCurdy With a name like GlassArt.net, you may be wondering why our first featured artist of the month is not one of the iconic glass blowing masters that we proudly showcase. Although the beauty of glass is our specialty, we appreciate all art that surpasses typical techniques and enlightens our senses--which is why we are ecstatic to share with you the one-of-a-kind work of Jennifer McCurdy, whose totally unique wheel thrown porcelain is expert
