The first in a new series, 'Anti-Vase 1' is my way of making something functional into a nonfunctional piece of sculpture. By cutting and polishing holes in the vessels sides it eliminates the ability to hold water thus eliminating the vessels ability to maintain life in whatever to should put in it. The holes also allow a breathe of fresh air in the form of negative space.
scarlet over enamel white over bronze
blown, cut, and polished glass
11" x 7.5" x 6.5"
2007 AL
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I am a glassblower (originally from PA) who happened to to be lucky enough to find glass while backpacking in New Zealand. I stumbled upon glass while looking for work during my travels and ever since it has been nothing short of an addiction. At a time when I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life I found a job at a glassblowing studio, and I have been in love with glass since. Upon returning to the US after studying 3 years in NZ I moved to Alabama where I now reside working for Orbix Hot Glass and also creating my own work.
Mark Leputa
Fort Payne AL
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Wow.
Holy cold working! I liked all the pieces I've seen at Philly Glassworks. I really dig the vessel form. Nice!
» Posted by
AlexUbatuba
on 1/9/2008 7:53:57 PM.
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Schweeeeeet!
Thats a sweet anti vessel!!! And I second that Alex's "Holy Cold Working!!!" Keep it up!!
aloha!
» Posted by
BenBurton
on 1/9/2008 8:20:40 PM.
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lookin good mark
nice work and the slides really do the piece justice...
» Posted by
JoshuaOpdenaker
on 1/10/2008 8:32:59 AM.
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love the color in this piece.
» Posted by
BEGlass
on 1/11/2008 5:58:48 AM.
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