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Kiva Ford's Gallery

Posted by Kiva on 2/8/2009
 Featured by Stephan Pope

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Dragon Goblets

Dragon Goblets

Here are some new dragon glasses. I've been redesigning my dragon goblets with the use of an optic mold on the stem of the glass. I think it makes a nice addition. All pieces are made without the use of a lathe. Thanks for looking!!!!
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Goblet Group

Goblet Group

Here are four more glasses I've been working on. These stand at 9 1/2 to 11 1/2 inches tall. Thanks for looking!!
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Goblet Set

Goblet Set

Some recent goblets I've been working on. These glasses are 9-11 inches tall. Thanks for looking!
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Toucan Bottle

Toucan Bottle

This is the latest edition to my endangered animal series. This Toucan bottle stands at 19 1/2 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches at its widest point. Colors used are Black Violet, Clover, Orange Crayon, Borostick White, and cobalt blue. This piece was made by hand without the use of a lathe. Thanks for looking!
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Rhinoceros Bottle

Rhinoceros Bottle

This rhinoceros bottle is part of my endangered animal series. This piece stands at 20 inches tall and 7 inches at its widest point. The colors used in this piece are Portland Grey and Black Violet. This piece was done without the use of a lathe. Thanks for looking!!
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Lavender Lady

Lavender Lady

This is another one of the lady bottles. Made with lavender and clear. This piece stands at 23 inches tall and six inches at its widest point. Thanks for looking!
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Polar Bear

Polar Bear

This is another addition to my endangered animal series. This piece stands at 23 inches tall and six inches at its widest point. Thanks for looking!!!
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Amber Dragon Glasses

Amber Dragon Glasses

This is a set of ten Amber Dragon goblets that I was commissioned to make by a private client. Each glass is made entirely by hand without the use of forms or molds. The glasses stand at 11 1/2 inches tall. Thanks for looking!
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Tiger Bottle

Tiger Bottle

Here is another one of the endangered animal series. A portion of the proceeds from this series will go towards helping endangered wildlife. This piece stands at 24 inches tall. Like all of my other work, this piece was done without the use of a lathe. Thanks for looking!
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Green

Green

This is a series of women in bottles that I have been working on recently. I have really been enjoying making these. This piece stands at 23 inches tall. Thanks for looking!
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Elephant Bottle with Reticello

Elephant Bottle with Reticello

This is the latest edition to my endangered animal series. Each vessel is made on the torch. This piece stands at 20 inches tall and six inches at its widest point. Thanks for looking!
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Blue

Blue

The blue lady is trapped inside of this bottle. There is no cap on this vessel. This piece stands at 24 inches tall.
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Blue Dragon Pair

Blue Dragon Pair

My sister just got married! I asked her what she would would like me to make, and this is it. Gotta be a good brother.... Congrat's Andrea! Best wishes to you and your husband! These glasses stand at about 11 inches tall. Cheers!
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Panda Bottle

Panda Bottle

This is a new series that I'm working on. Each bottle will have a different endangered animal inside. This piece stands at 20 inches tall. Panda in a bottle?!?!? Why not...
(3 images)
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Cat and Mouse

Cat and Mouse

This is a challenging piece that I was commissioned to create for a private client. The vessel stands at 19 and 1/2 inches tall.
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Green Set of Six

Green Set of Six

This is a set of six green goblets that I was commissioned to make by a private client. The client requested that each stem should be unique, but the bowls should all hold the same volume. The glasses stand at about 10-12 inches. Thanks for looking!
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Clear Octagonal Pair

Clear Octagonal Pair

A pair of simple clear glasses. Nothing like clear glass... They stand at 11 inches tall.
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Blue Glass

Blue Glass

Blue twist glass.
(1 image)
Black Bird

Black Bird

Another one of the caged birds.
(1 image)
Green Twist Glasses

Green Twist Glasses

This is a set of Green Twist water goblets that I made for a private client.
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Dragons

Dragons

These are a few of the Dragon glasses that I make. Fun to drink out of...
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Pregnant Goblets

Pregnant Goblets

Pregnant goblets. Two goblets and a bottle. Each object has a mini version of itself inside of itself...
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Clear Glass

Clear Glass

This is a clear glass that I made for a private client. Good for red or white wine.
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Recent Sets

Recent Sets

Here are a few recent sets of glasses that I have been making. The wine glasses stand at 9 1/2 inches tall. The champagne flutes are about 10 inches tall. Thanks for looking!
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Clear Pair

Clear Pair

A pair of simple clear wine glasses. They stand at 11 inches tall.
(1 image)



 Artist:   Kiva  ( ) Contact Artist 
Kiva
Kiva Ford has been working with glass for years, having graduated with a degree in Scientific Glassblowing and is one of a handful in the country to create such instruments. His passion for glass is reflected in his intricate designs, including his evolving series that find vessels carefully inserted with detailed glass sculptures. Kiva creates all of his pieces entirely by hand using the ancient technique of lampworking. Kiva works with select individuals to develop goblets and other artisan creations in an array of sizes, shapes, and colors on private commission. Having grown up on a sprawling farm, his love for nature in its purest form can be witnessed in his works that are both stunning yet inviting and familiar.

Kiva Ford
 NJ  
http://www.kivaford.com


Comments
  • Chandler
    Wow!
    Chandler: Truly spectacular! These are out of this world, amazing control.
    2/8/2009 9:45 PM
  • Adam Who
    so nice!
    Adam Who: I agree, you have amazing form.
    very pleasing to look..
    2/9/2009 0:40 AM
  • Glass Creations
    Nasty!
    Glass Creations: Sick piece! Nice form and symmetry.
    2/9/2009 2:57 PM
  • Mike Gong
    wow
    Mike Gong: very beautiful! I love the composition!!!
    2/10/2009 10:50 AM
  • Craig Lewis
    Sweeet
    Craig Lewis: That is super clean and nice. Thanks for sharing.
    2/12/2009 5:45 PM
  • Nicholas Voorhees
    Nicholas Voorhees: Beautiful shaping and encalmos.
    2/14/2009 6:06 PM
  • Daniel S. Coyle
    Daniel S. Coyle: Kiva, smooth like butter as always. Good to see you up here, nice flicks too
    2/17/2009 3:27 PM
  • Jenicke
    Jenicke: Amazing work, as clean as it gets
    5/4/2009 9:56 PM
  • Jonathan Fischbach
    Beautiful.
    Jonathan Fischbach: These are some truly beautiful vessels. Thank you for sharing.
    5/28/2009 3:59 PM
  • Joshua Opdenaker
    good work
    Joshua Opdenaker: clean, symmetrical, and well planned....
    6/17/2009 9:01 PM
  • Jonathan Paul Bennett
    Thanks and respect!
    Jonathan Paul Bennett: Wow!Impressive tight work.I dig all the dragon goblets.The answer to your question is 8 inches in length.The skulls are 4 inches by 2 without stands.
    11/24/2009 2:18 PM
  • Forward Motion Art
    amazing work bro!!!!!!
    Forward Motion Art: all i got to say is wow!!!!!!!would love to collab with you in the future!!!!!great work,i love the lathe in-closers!!!!
    1/15/2010 3:56 AM
  • Dave Park
    Incredible Consistency
    Dave Park: Really feeling the dragon goblets Kiva!
    1/18/2010 10:12 PM
  • FlameTree Glass
    Kiva, I adore your work!!!
    FlameTree Glass: Hi Kiva,
    Thanks for your kind words on my recent gallery upload, that means a lot coming from you.

    Your work is nothing short of amazing!!! Extremely creative, clean, technical work!!!
    Rock on!!!
    Peace,
    Lance McRorie
    FlameTree Glass, Inc.
    3/17/2010 1:52 PM



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