Richard Silver Blown Glass Sliver Piece

Description

Hand blown glass cut, ground and polished by hand. Pieces balance on a number of facets and can be turned … more Hand blown glass cut, ground and polished by hand. Pieces balance on a number of facets and can be turned to create new sculptures. Internationally known glass artist Richard Silver uses architectural plate glass with hand blown glass to create geometric shapes and soaring lines. In addition he uses hand blown glass vessels and cuts, carves and polishes them into a variety of flowing shapes. His use of vibrant jewel tones is unmistakable. His commissions include MCA Universal Studios corporate headquarters, The Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, The University of Southern California Hall of Fame, Sanyo, Harrah's Atlantic City, The Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player award,, and The Golden Reel. He has exhibited in Toronto, Canada; Kanazawa, Japan; the Edward Dean Museum in Cherry Valley, CA.; and Highland, IL. Richard has a MFA in sculpture and was the recipient of a Ford Foundation grant.

This piece is from his Sliver Collection. less