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      Translucent Sculptures of Segmented Glass by Artist Jiyong Lee Evoke Single-Celled Organisms

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      #biology
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      September 3, 2020
      Grace Ebert

      “Green Cosmarium Segmentation” (2018), hot sculpted, cut, color laminated, carved, glass, 7 1/4 × 10 × 7 1/4 inches. All images © Jiyong Lee, shared with permission
      Fascinated by the organisms found in the sea and bodies of freshwater, artist Jiyong Lee (previously) sculpts semi-transparent artworks that evoke the various forms of algae and other microscopic creatures. The segmented pieces, which are composed of smooth, matte glass, create both organic and geometric shapes. Part of an ongoing Segmentation Series, the composite works consider the evolution of a single cell, which Lee expands on:
      I work with glass that has transparency and translucency, two qualities that serve as perfect metaphors for what is known and unknown about life science. The segmented, geometrical forms of my work represent cells, embryos, biological and molecular structures—each symbolizing the building blocks of life as well as the starting point of life.
      Lee is based in Carbondale, Illinois, where he teaches at Southern Illinois University, and many of the pieces shown here will be part of a group show at Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis from September 12 to October 17, 2020. The artist also was chosen as one of 30 artists for the Loewe Foundation’s Craft Prize, which will bring him to Paris for an exhibition in the spring of 2021. Until then, explore more of Lee’s biology-informed sculptures on Artsy.

      “Mitosis” (2010), cut, color (white) laminated, carved glass, 8.6 x 13 x 14 inches
      “Diatom segmentation” (2019), cut, color laminated, carved, hot formed glass, 7 x 10 x 7 inches
      “Black and White Diatom Segmentation” (2020), hot sculpted, cut, color laminated, carved, glass, 8 × 12 × 8 inches

      Left: “Gray Diatom Segmentation” (2018), cut, color laminated, carved glass, 5 1/4 × 12 1/2 inches. Right: “Yellow Orange Diatom Segmentation” (2020), hot sculpted, cut, color laminated, carved, glass, 7 1/2 x 10 x 8 1/2 inches
      “Green Yellow Diatom Segmentation” (2020), hot sculpted, cut, color laminated, carved, glass, 5 3/4 × 12 × 12 inches
      “White Green Diatom Segmentation” (2020), hot sculpted, cut, color laminated, carved, glass, 8 1/2 × 10 × 8 1/2 inches

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      #biology
      #glass
      #sculpture

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      Suspended Orbs, Webs, and Air Plants Imagine an Alternative Ecological Future by Artist Tomás Saraceno

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      #air
      #balloons
      #climate change
      #glass
      #installation
      #light
      #mirrors
      #plants

      September 1, 2020
      Grace Ebert

      “Thermodynamic Constellation.” All images © Tomás Saraceno, courtesy of Palazzo Strozzi by Ela Bialkowska, OKNO Studio, shared with permission
      Three reflective spheres hover above the courtyard of Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi in Tomás Saraceno’s immersive installation.  The metallic orbs mirror the historic Renaissance architecture in addition to visitors who pass by, while marking the entrance to the imagined space that explores life beyond anthropocentrism. As its name suggests, Aria is concerned with air, encompassing human travel, its ability to foster growth, and how it’s entwined with every living organism.
      The Argentinian artist (previously) is known for his large-scale works that fall at the intersection of science and art and consider the human toll on the natural world. Throughout Aria are various experiences dealing with contemporary environmental issues: Glass forms hang from the ceiling and house Tillandsia plants, which need only air to survive, while “A Thermodynamic Imaginary” considers the immensity of the sun and its unused potential.
      Each of the works also references one of Saraceno’s 33 arachnomancy cards that explore ecological interconnectivity. References to arachnids manifest in the complex systems that hold Weaire–Phelan structures in “Connectome” or in the stark “Aerographies,” a series of clear balloons and framed networks that explore how “the movements of people, heat, animals, and spider/webs affect and are affected by the air,” a statement from Saraceno says.
      Ecosystems have to be thought of as webs of interactions, within which each living being’s ecology co‐evolves, together with those of others. By focusing less on individuals and more on reciprocal relationships, we might think beyond what means are necessary to control our environments and more on the shared formation of our quotidian.
      If you’re in Florence, stop by the Palazzo Strozzi to see Saraceno’s work before it closes on November 1, 2020. Otherwise, find out more about what he has planned for the rest of the year, which includes a new solar-powered balloon, on his site and Instagram. (via This Isn’t Happiness)

      “Thermodynamic Constellation”
      “Flying Gardens,” (2020), Tillandsia plants and hand-blown glass
      “Thermodynamic Constellation”
      “Thermodynamic Constellation”
      “Aerographies,” by Studio Tomás Saraceno
      “Connectome”
      “A Thermodynamic Imaginary”

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      #balloons
      #climate change
      #glass
      #installation
      #light
      #mirrors
      #plants

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      Lush Florals and Ripe Fruit Sprout from Lustrous Glass Trees by Artist Debora Moore

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      #flowers
      #glass
      #sculpture
      #trees

      July 17, 2020
      Grace Ebert

      All images © Debora Moore, shared with permission
      Combining traditional glassblowing techniques and sculpting methods, Debora Moore forms lustrous glass sculptures that resemble mossy branches, fleshy petals, and entire trees. The St. Louis-born artist began by creating orchids with bulbous centers before expanding her practice to larger, organic forms. In her recent collection, Arboria, Moore sculpted delicate magnolias, plump plums, and the lavender tendrils of the wisteria.
      The fragile artworks create a tension between the delicate material, the fleeting lives of flowers, and the strength and durability of nature. Moore likens her process to that of painting, where glass is used similarly to produce depth. “The material’s inherent ability to transmit and reflect light, as well as its variations from transparency to opacity, lends itself perfectly to achieve desired textures and surfaces,” she says in a statement.
      To dive further into Moore’s process and see her studio, check out this interview and her site.

      Left: “Purple Lady Slipper,” blown and sculpted glass, 35 x 21 x 8 inches. Right: “Paphiopedilum Epiphyte,” blown and sculpted glass, 35 x 9 x 9 inches
      “Magnolia” from Arboria (2018), blown and sculpted glass, 104 x 112 x 30 inches
      “Winter Plum” from Arboria (2018), blown and sculpted glass, 72 x 101 x 23 inches
      “Winter Plum” from Arboria (2018), blown and sculpted glass, 72 x 101 x 23 inches
      “Blue Lady Slippers” from Gigantica, blown and sculpted glass, 19 x 20 x 11 inches
      “Wisteria” from Arboria (2018), blown and sculpted glass, 93 x 86 x 36 inches
      “Wisteria” from Arboria (2018), blown and sculpted glass, 93 x 86 x 36 inches
      Left: “Blue Orchid Tree,” blown and sculpted glass, 42 x 35 x 10 inches. Right: “Pink Lady Slipper,” blown and sculpted glass, 62 x 43 x 8 inches
      “Blue Epiphyte,” blown and sculpted glass, 22 x 9.5 x 7.5 inches
      “Magnolia” from Arboria (2018), blown and sculpted glass, 104 x 112 x 30 inches
      “Blush Epidendrum,” blown and sculpted glass, 23 x 17 x 9 inches

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      #glass
      #sculpture
      #trees

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      A Gleaming Series of Pressed-Glass Ducks Sculpted into Pools of Water

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       “Compassion” (2017), press glass, hot sculpted. All images © Jennifer Halvorson In artist Jennifer Halvorson’s (previously) collection of lustrous glass sculptures, there sits a group of glossy ducks. In some of her pieces, the water the birds sit within pours over the side, and each shiny piece looks wet to the touch as if […] More

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      Suspended Hourglasses Visualize the Complexity of Time in ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’

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       All images © Lane Shordee, Caitlind r.c. Brown, and Wayne Garrett, shared with permission One-hundred five hourglasses dangle from the entranceway ceiling at cSPACE King Edward in Calgary. Every day at both noon and midnight, the sand-filled vessels flip in tandem and reset. They’re part of a 2018 project called “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” a site-specific […] More

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      Neon-Illuminated Glass Orchids by Laura Hart Consider the Flowers’ Fragility and Resiliency

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      “Orchis Exotica Cattleya Amethyst,” fused and sculpted glass with neon, 44.5 x 47.5 x 17 centimeters. All images © Laura Hart, shared with permission Made of translucent glass, Laura Hart’s brilliant orchids appear to be the paragon of delicacy: the fleshy petals and neon-illuminated columns are in full bloom, representing a fleeting stage of life […] More

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      Loose Knits Flow from Hands and Needles in Glass Sculptures by Carol Milne

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       “Sweet Spot,” kiln cast lead crystal and knitting needles, 16 x 21 x 11 inches. All images © Carol Milne, shared with permission Carol Milne’s knit pieces might resemble your grandmother’s afghans but certainly aren’t as soft or pliable. The Seattle-based artist (previously) utilizes kiln cast lead crystal to create her loose weaves of […] More