#hand-blown

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Szkło Studio,

In a studio where nothing is moulded into obedience, glass is allowed to behave like itself. Heat, gravity, and instinct decide the silhouette.

Glass Art, Hand-Blown Sculptures by Zawistowska

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Josiah McElheny at James Cohan Gallery

Josiah McElheny’s current show of blown glass sculpture at James Cohan Gallery’s Lower East Side location was inspired by a set of references as complex as his mirrored environments but dazzles even without the background info. Prompted by a library imagined by Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges, McElheny creates vessels intended to house various forms of knowledge. In this sculpture, McElheny explains that oblong shapes embody the idea of atoms in motion and the planet on its elliptical orbit. Though we don’t literally see a library of knowledge relating to elliptical motion, each sculpture inspires wonder at the possibilities of what we may have not yet considered. (On view on the Lower East Side through June 12th. Masks and social distancing are required). Josiah McElheny, From the Library of Elliptical Motion, Hand-blown, cut, polished, and mirrored glass; low-iron mirror and two-way mirror; electric light; walnut frame, 24 1/4 x 28 x 20 1/2 in, 2021.

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Lanterne Marine by Barber Osgerby for Venini 

Launched at the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2009, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby’s first major commission for Murano glassmakers Venini are on display at the Venini Showroom in Milan. The six, limited edition, hand-blown, glass vases comprise three vase designs, each available in two colour versions. 

It was through the frequent boat trips from the Venetian mainland to the island of Murano that this project was conceived. “We were inspired by the metal frames that are used for protecting hanging lamps on boats around the Venetian Lagoon. Metal bands are also used in the construction of the timber posts and buoys that mark the traffic lanes,” says Osgerby. 

The aluminium frames surrounding the vases are intended to evoke the vernacular nautical objects found around Murano. The circular frames are attached to an aluminium disk that separates the base and top. Each base and top are blown in a range of special Venini colours which interlock to create new colours through layering. The open calyx-like tops are intended to hold the flower stems. 

Barber and Osgerby’s relationship with Venini began eight years ago whilst designing architectural elements for Stella McCartney’s flagship store in New York. Through the ongoing working relationship, Barber and Osgerby have become fascinated by the elemental nature of glass making and the ancient craft skills of the Venini experts.

“Lanterne Marine extends the themes that we have been experimenting with in other areas of our work. The project combines explorations of detailed handcraft with engineering. It expands upon our longstand-ing interest in nautical design and our fascination with colour composition, transparency and layering,” says Barber.

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Mama Punch by Flatwig Studio

The duo Erica Agogliati and Francesca Avian behind the Flatwig Studio took the original use of teacups as inspiration for the shapes of their Mama Punch set of a jesmonite tray, a hand-blown borosilicate glass punch bowl, a ladle, a tasting straw and stir combination as well as four handled cups. The name Mama was chosen to give the once welcoming and socializing occasion for a punch an association of familiarity and sharing in a safe harbor where everyone can find shelter.

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Hiroshi Kojitani, Champagne Bottle Cooler for Murano, 2013,

Hand-blown glass with silver-leaf inclusions, coloured-glass, etched 'Kojitani/MURANO'

111⁄4 in. (28.5 cm.) high; 111⁄4 in. (28.5 cm.) diameter.

Christie’s

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Bonehead Shot Glass,

- Hand-blown crystal-clear borosilicate glass,

- 2.7 ounces (a generous shot),

Big D Speed Shop

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Hand-blown glass. 1999