Do you like Harry Styles? I sure do. And what’s not to like? He has excellent comedic timing, he sings a good song, and he’s very nice looking when he doesn’t have that weak mustache. Win win win! This fabulous little Harry is a must-own blown-glass Christmas ornament by Cody Foster & Co., the company known for creating some of the most wonderfully quirky, nostalgic and downright unexpected holiday ornaments around. And they don’t skimp on the details: Harry has his signature dark hair, pink-and-white fur coat, butterfly chest tattoo and even his shiny silver shoes — plus all the requisite bling that goes along with being an international pop star and eligible bachelor, or so I’m told. Hang him on your tree and watch all the girls go crazy!
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. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: True Bone By Gabriele Beveridge→
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→
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.
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→
