
We are very proud of our collection of art glass in timeless
contemporary designs. Whether a piece is blown, fused, cast, slumped, etched or
flame-worked, all are
handmade in America.
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Victor Chiarizia
Renowned
for his use of vibrant colors and innovative designs,
Victor's work reflects an exploration of sculptural forms and the use of ancient
Venetian and modern glassblowing techniques. Fluid forms combined with spirited
colors are his unique artistic signature.
Chiarizia's new "Alto" vases are
colorful dramatic pieces priced at only $395. About 34 - 36 inches tall with a
base of only 4 - 4.5 inches in diameter, these Alto vases are spectacular as a
singular statement or as a set of three or more. Call for available colors.


Bob Kliszewski's BOBtanicals
We have brought back a friendly favorite! These
colorful handblown pieces are a little bit whimsy, a little bit Dr. Seuss and a
lot of color! Each is about 8 inches in diameter and from 8 to 15 inches tall.

Scott Amrhein
Amrhein
created his hallmark "Lumen" bowls through a series of experiments.
Each Lumen bowl has its own unique metallic organic pattern created as the
metallic finish resists gravity when the hot glass slumps in the kiln. The
absence of primary colors and the simplicity of design are the trademarks of the
pieces. Scott utilizes his background in metal casting for the
rim
treatment and has designed several bases made from wood and metal.
More recently, he has used his skills and experience on colored and patterned
glass with spectacular results!
Newy Fagan
Newy
is a well-known glass artist who loves horses. Could you guess? She teaches
her techniques in a series of national seminars and is best known for her fused
glass horses. These are popular gifts and colorful home accent pieces. We try to
keep a good selection of colors on hand but they keep trotting out the door.
Ponies $150 (about 7" tall at ears) and horses $175 (about 8" tall).
Caution: many people buy one, then get addicted and return to get a herd.
Bernard Katz
We
are very pleased and honored to display the beautiful pieces by Bernard Katz.
His
long-standing reputation for exquisite blown glass makes his pieces popular with
glass collectors. Katz's newest designs emphasize sensuous organic forms
accented with wooden bases and wood-grain glass elements. Katz designs each
piece with a skilled eye for the negative space as much as the colors, textures
and flowing forms. When a customer from New York
purchased
a Shidoni sculpture she said, "The piece is very soothing to me and it
somehow makes me relax every time I look at it. In these troubled times, it
serves as a needed tranquilizer." We agree.
Tim O'Niell
On
the staff of the famed Pilchuck Glass School, O'Niell creates incredible
sculptures of cast glass. "I'm interested in the interplay of metal and
glass", he explains, "metal comprising the mold, containing the heat
of creation; glass, once shaped by the metal, often relying on metal again in
the form of a stand that supports the finished sculpture." O'Niell pieces
are often sold within days of receipt so call us for
current availability.


Cheryl McNeill
In
2007 Cheryl showed us some beautiful carved discs she had made to be displayed
on
tabletop stands. Her colors, designs and details were fabulous so we suggested
she try to create glass table tops. A year later, the result is beyond our
expectations! Vibrant colors, muted shades, metallic hues, depth and textures of
her carved table tops are showcased on handmade steel bases. Though her designs
are unique, the heights of her tables are to widely-used standards so you will
find her work practical as well as beautiful . . . and reasonably priced.

Robin Evans

“Color,
movement and meticulous attention to detail are a vital part of my work,”
Robin explains. “As an award-winning
glass artist, I am often asked about my intention. I strive to add beauty,
balance and harmony to any environment.”
And she does. Her fused glass pieces add enjoyment to the lives of those who own her
work.

Leon Applebaum

Applebaum
has been able to incorporate the
Swedish glass techniques with his ideas of using color spectrum and trapping air
to create bubbles as design elements that continue to define his work. This very
non-traditional approach allows for the exploitation of the transparent and
reflective qualities of glass. “I enjoy exploring the visual dimensions of
massive glass and reflective interiors, using transparent colors so that light
passes through and brings out the pure beauty and essence of glass,” he
explains.
John Gerletti
John
Gerletti began working in art glass over 26 years ago, well before glass gained
the status it holds today as a premier fine craft collector’s medium.
Gerletti's unique work includes hand-blown vessels utilizing bright opaque and
opalescent colors in bold textural patterns. The colors are various types of
glass that he formulates and melts in his studio.
Rafael
Gevorkian
Thick, massive, beautiful glass bowls with
brilliant colors and designs. Wonderfully innovative designs. Skilled metal
working and finishing for mirrors. What's not to like? Gevorkian can design and
create a wide array of large bowls, platters, mirrors and sculptures to enhance
many contemporary decors. We try to keep a few pieces in the gallery but he can
also create what you can imagine.
Gevorkian's
"Thunder" sculpture was selected as a 2009 NICHE Award finalist.
This majestic piece is ___ inches tall on a base of ___" diameter.
Bandu Dunham
A
true master of his art, Dunham literally "wrote the book". His books
on the techniques of flameworking glass are the foundation for many glass
artists' careers. His incredible spheres demonstrate the advanced techniques
that Dunham has perfected that have earned him international fame in flameworked
glass. Plus, he makes the coolest menorah!
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glass.
The
pieces shown are only representative of each artist's work and most can make
similar designs in a variety of sizes and colors. Please call or email us for a
much better description and/or photos of what is available now or can be made
for you.
Remember,
we can ship anything anywhere . . . without taking you for a ride. Even the
largest
glass pieces shown above. We know how to pack glass so it survives and we insure everything.
Not thrilled? Return it within 10 days for a full purchase refund.
Questions? Call us at (480) 563-9800 or send
email
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