May 192011
Like many people, my first exposure to glass as art was the stuff that you see in street fairs. It wasn’t my favorite medium. As I have gotten older, and visited more museums I fell in love with cast glass. Glass casting is the process in which glass objects are cast by pouring molten glass into a mould where it solidifies. The technique has been used since the Egyptian period. Modern cast glass is formed by a variety of processes such as kiln casting, or casting into sand, graphite or metal moulds.
I think I am still mostly drawn to large pieces like this one titled “Breaking Through” It was cast in 2009 by Vladimira Klumper a Czech artist.
This is wonderful form, and informative too! I didn’t know about glass casting. This is a great piece of art for studying form. Thanks for linking in to Exploring with a Camera!
Very interesting post. The breaking through piece is beautiful — must be even more impressive in person!
How interesting and informative. I love the form and feel of the piece and the way you have presented it to us.
This is a striking piece and just right for Exploring with a Camera! I too, have come to really admire glass work – the form, color, and gorgeous reflective qualities.