Blue Geo Orb I
by Steve Terry
7.5” L x 13.5” W x 7.25” H - The small hollow sphere vessel is 5.5” in diameter.
This is a small hollow sphere vessel with a lid and curved stand. The sphere is a mixture of glass powders and frit of Egyptian blue, white, and black, while the stand and lid are mainly black sheet glass. All components were initially fused and slumped, then assembled. The piece overall exhibits tones of a Far Eastern design style, and the sphere surface is reminiscent of geological strata. The sphere was shaped and slumped using a modified Pâte de verre technique.
Artist Statement:
The Book of Nature has always greatly inspired my glasswork. It reveals geometric and visual patterns found all around us in nature. These patterns reflected in glass can produce objects that are pleasing and gratifying. Applying glass's physical laws and properties, primarily when driven to high temperatures and guided by an idea, never fails to surprise and inspire me. How glass behaves under these conditions is a constant wonder and fascination. In my work, striving to reflect these laws of glass has allowed me to deepen my understanding of glass as a medium and its intersection with nature.
My journey in glass has been a constant source of surprise and revelation. I often start a project with a clear idea, only to have glass assert its laws, either modifying my initial concept or replacing it entirely. This unexpected turn always leads me into a state of quiet reflection, a process that I find both intriguing and engaging. Many of us can relate to this journey, the unexpected twists and turns leading to new discoveries and growth.
by Steve Terry
7.5” L x 13.5” W x 7.25” H - The small hollow sphere vessel is 5.5” in diameter.
This is a small hollow sphere vessel with a lid and curved stand. The sphere is a mixture of glass powders and frit of Egyptian blue, white, and black, while the stand and lid are mainly black sheet glass. All components were initially fused and slumped, then assembled. The piece overall exhibits tones of a Far Eastern design style, and the sphere surface is reminiscent of geological strata. The sphere was shaped and slumped using a modified Pâte de verre technique.
Artist Statement:
The Book of Nature has always greatly inspired my glasswork. It reveals geometric and visual patterns found all around us in nature. These patterns reflected in glass can produce objects that are pleasing and gratifying. Applying glass's physical laws and properties, primarily when driven to high temperatures and guided by an idea, never fails to surprise and inspire me. How glass behaves under these conditions is a constant wonder and fascination. In my work, striving to reflect these laws of glass has allowed me to deepen my understanding of glass as a medium and its intersection with nature.
My journey in glass has been a constant source of surprise and revelation. I often start a project with a clear idea, only to have glass assert its laws, either modifying my initial concept or replacing it entirely. This unexpected turn always leads me into a state of quiet reflection, a process that I find both intriguing and engaging. Many of us can relate to this journey, the unexpected twists and turns leading to new discoveries and growth.
by Steve Terry
7.5” L x 13.5” W x 7.25” H - The small hollow sphere vessel is 5.5” in diameter.
This is a small hollow sphere vessel with a lid and curved stand. The sphere is a mixture of glass powders and frit of Egyptian blue, white, and black, while the stand and lid are mainly black sheet glass. All components were initially fused and slumped, then assembled. The piece overall exhibits tones of a Far Eastern design style, and the sphere surface is reminiscent of geological strata. The sphere was shaped and slumped using a modified Pâte de verre technique.
Artist Statement:
The Book of Nature has always greatly inspired my glasswork. It reveals geometric and visual patterns found all around us in nature. These patterns reflected in glass can produce objects that are pleasing and gratifying. Applying glass's physical laws and properties, primarily when driven to high temperatures and guided by an idea, never fails to surprise and inspire me. How glass behaves under these conditions is a constant wonder and fascination. In my work, striving to reflect these laws of glass has allowed me to deepen my understanding of glass as a medium and its intersection with nature.
My journey in glass has been a constant source of surprise and revelation. I often start a project with a clear idea, only to have glass assert its laws, either modifying my initial concept or replacing it entirely. This unexpected turn always leads me into a state of quiet reflection, a process that I find both intriguing and engaging. Many of us can relate to this journey, the unexpected twists and turns leading to new discoveries and growth.
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