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Marvin Lipofsky’s 1/4 Pounder with Cheese Glass Burger Sculpture

1/4 pounder with cheese glass sculpture photo by gail worley
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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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Modern Art Monday Presents: Marvin Lipofsky, Czech Flowers #6

czech flowers 6 photo by gail worley
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In 1970, Marvin Lipofsky started a practice of traveling to glass factories around the world to learn from and collaborate with glass masters. He always sought to infuse the works he made with local culture, primarily through symbolic color.
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