Handblown Glass Vase by Victor Chiarizia, Cobalt Blue, Incalmo Technique

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This is one of two beautiful vases (see my other add for the pictures of the other vase).
"The Incalmo … Read more This is one of two beautiful vases (see my other add for the pictures of the other vase).
"The Incalmo Series by Victor Chiarizia demonstrates his mastery in blown glass. The incalmo technique was developed by Venetian master glassblowers approximately 500 years ago and has traditionally been used to create horizontal bands of color in blown glass. It involves making “cups” of colored glass which are connected together. A variation of the technique, known as reverse incalmo, involves piercing a hole on the side of the assembled cups and attaching them to another blow pipe. The artist then gathers more glass and forms the piece into the desired shape. Incalmo is a technically complex and physically demanding technique to use. An artist must be a proficient glassblower and dedicated to the process in order to master it.
"Victor Chiarizia has adapted the reverse incalmo technique to create vertical and diagonal bands of color in his work. His innovative use of a traditional process expresses an aesthetic and technical presence that reveals Chiarizia’s expertise in blown glass, a career that spans over thirty years. The organic, flowing curves in this body of work, woven with vibrant colors, create alluring, luminous sculpture. "
The vase bring a sense of peace into my heart, no matter what is happening. The colors are identical. The patterns and color swirl and soothe. Each vase has slightly different measurements and color designs. Victor Chiarizia, a first-generation Italian American, draws inspiration from a heritage steeped in the tradition of handmade craftsmanship. With an unwavering passion for his craft, Chiarizia eloquently expresses, “Glass is fluid and alive. It challenges me. I challenge it.”
"Since 1975, Chiarizia has pushed the boundaries of glass art, exploring sculptural shapes and vibrant colors with unparalleled innovation.
Moreover, his work resonates with an appreciation for traditional Venetian techniques while embracing modern developments in glassblowing.
Furthermore, at the heart of Chiarizia’s artistic repertoire lies the ancient Incalmo technique, a hallmark of Venetian glassblowing for over five centuries.
Also, by skillfully assembling horizontal stripes of color from glass “cups,” Chiarizia creates mesmerizing compositions of vertical and diagonal bands.
A journeyman of his craft, Chiarizia honed his skills at esteemed institutions such as Salem College in New Jersey, Haystack School of Crafts in Maine, and The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York.
More importantly, his artistic prowess has earned international acclaim, with exhibitions in the USA and Taiwan, as well as features in prestigious publications like “500 Glass Objects” and “The Penland Book of Glass.”
Finally, through his manipulation of glass, Victor Chiarizia invites viewers into a world where tradition meets innovation." from Art Leaders Gallery See less