2002 Savanah Glass Studio Art Glass Wall Sculpture by Michael and Laura Thompson

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A 2002 art glass wall sculpture by the ceramic studio Savanah Glass Studio, operated by glass artists Michael and Laura … Read more A 2002 art glass wall sculpture by the ceramic studio Savanah Glass Studio, operated by glass artists Michael and Laura Thompson. This large glass wall hanging is bright red-orange, pink, black, and translucent in color. Abstract geometric designs are depicted across the composition, including wavy arrows, circles, triangles, and squares. The rectangular glass is curved and undulates out from the wall. The wall sculpture is signed "Savanah 2002" to the lower right corner.

Savanah Glass Studio is a glass company owned and operated by Michael and Laura Thompson. The studio is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their process includes 2-4 kiln firings to adhere multiple layers onto the glass base. First, sheet glass is used to make the background design and fired at 1450°F. During this time, diachronic and opaque glasses may be layered over additional firings to create abstract designs. Next, the glass is manipulated while at 950°F, either for fusing or slumping. The kiln is gradually cooled while the glass sets. This process takes 22 hours. Lastly, a slow firing at 1250°F occurs to further form slumps and create uniformity by draping the glass over 2-4" steel pipes. See less