February 2020
Holsten Galleries newsletter
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Greetings! I hope this note finds you and your families well. I am pleased to be able to share with you this month images of some very special new works by some of my favorite glass artists. I look forward to any comments or questions you might have. |
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"Glass is the most magical of all materials. It transmits light in a special way." – Dale Chihuly
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Angel Tear One of Lino Tagliapietra’s most iconic series is the "Angel Tear" series I love the graceful form of these works. This particular example of that series has a delightful color palette and a wonderful combination of cane work and various styles of engraving. |
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Escape Velocity This cast glass sculpture by Santa Fe glass artist Harry Pollitt is organic, fluid and quite elegant. Unlike many cast glass artists who prefer rectilinear lines, Pollitt carves his wax models in soft, natural curves. This is quite understandable considering that Harry had a previous career working in wood. |
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Color Study Vessel I first started representing North Carolina glass artist Gary Beecham in the early 1980’s when he was assisting Harvey Littleton. I’ve always loved his "Color Study Vessels" with their depth and rich rainbow colors. |
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Tremelo I love this new cube by North Carolina glass artist Jon Kuhn. The rich colors in the core of the work become even more dramatic when the piece is spun on its base. |
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Teasing Jupiter Johnson What a beautiful piece by Kentucky glass artist Stephen Powell. The horizontal layeing of muli-colored murini is intensely dramatic. All the more so due to the extreme contrast between the softer aqua colors and the adjoining deep blues and reds. |
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Thank you for taking a few moments to enjoy these beautiful glass sculptures. It is always a pleasure to be able to share such exceptional artwork. Kenn Holsten |
