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Created by British artist Gabriele Beveridge, the wall-mounted sculpture True Bone (2019) pairs hand-blown glass forms with chromed steel shop fittings, materials more commonly associated with retail display than fine art. Yet here, they take on a distinctly biological presence.
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Snake Mirror II is a mesmerizing sculptural mirror by French artist and glass alchemist Nathalie Ziegler, and part of her ongoing series of serpentine mirrors. Born in Paris in 1970 and entirely self-taught in the demanding art of glass sculpture, Ziegler has carved out a singular niche in contemporary design by fusing traditional craftsmanship with a highly personal, nature-driven mythology. Continue reading Eye On Design: Snake Mirror II By Nathalie Ziegler
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Marvin Lipofsky’s 1/4 Pounder with Cheese (1973) is a standout piece from his Great American Food series, and a fascinating example of Pop-inflected commentary within the American Studio Glass movement.
Created using blown glass with a metallic luster, the sculpture is shaped to loosely mimic the soft, rounded form of a hamburger patty on a bun — complete with the sensual, organic contours Lipofsky was known for.
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Jeff Zimmerman’s Bubble Cluster with Spikes is a distinctive illuminated sculpture that showcases his expertise in hand-blown glass artistry. This statement lighting piece for your home, created in 2023, features a cluster of hand-blown glass bubbles interspersed with spike-like protrusions, creating a dynamic and organic form. The sculpture is mounted on a brass structure, adding to its aesthetic appeal. To me, it resembles fluffy kernels of popcorn bursting into the air or a billowing cloud crackling with electric blue lightning. Continue reading Eye On Design: Jeff Zimmerman’s Bubble Cluster with Spikes Lighting
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Among the standout pieces at the recent Boutique Design NY (BDNY) show was a lamp that masterfully blended art, function, and nostalgia — a brushed steel-finish stick table lamp designed to evoke the illuminated essence of a traffic signal. This bold and imaginative design, featured in La Corsa Lounge (booth #1559), proved to be much more than a conversation starter.
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