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Painterly Glass

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Randi Solin/Solinglass

I recently discovered the magnificent glass vessels by Randi Solin. A master of the contemporary American art glass movement, Solin also incorporates elements of Venetian glass work in her striking pieces. Working layer upon layer, she builds her pieces much like a painter does. She finishes off each piece by lopping off the top and creating a highly-polished cross-section of the layers.

“My optics serve as the window into my coloration process; into the ‘soul’ of a piece, allowing the viewer to peer into its interior life, like the rings of a tree. All of my pieces are intellectually created on that notion, that with each finished work a history is revealed.”

– About Randi Solin

I am not alone in my admiration. Solin’s work has been added to the permanent collections of The White House, The United States Embassies in Algeria, Guinea, Cape Verde, Paraguay, Guatemala, Benin, and many museums and galleries nationwide.

You can follow the very talented Randi Solin on her website and on Instagram.

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Range – The iconic shape of the Emperor Bowl came to me in a lucid dream many years ago. In the dream, I found myself in a darkened room dining at a long wooden table. At the head of the table sat the emperor of Japan, surrounded by his court of nobles for an extravagant feast. Before each noble was a glass vessel, filled to the brim with crystal clear water. The nobles would dip their fingers into the bowls between bites of food, cleaning their hands with the purifying waters. When I woke up I knew I had to make these glass vessels. Now I make over a dozen distinct styles of Emperor Bowls, from the interwoven Tapestry to the celestial Purple Nebula. Each Emperor Bowl is one of a kind, shaped by hand on a blow pipe, with unique coloration and Japanese silver foil. . . . #marchmeetthemaker #solinglass #blownglass #hotglass #glassofig #glasssculpture #strongwomen #fineartglass #contemporaryglass #artistatwork #artglass #vermonting #purple #tapestry #luciddreaming #emperorbowl

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Author: Donna from MyOBT

I have committed to spending part of every day looking for at least one beautiful thing, and sharing what I find with you lovelies!

10 thoughts on “Painterly Glass”

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  2. Michele
    October 20, 2020 at 7:38 am

    Gorgeous – looks like watercolours “painted” in glass.

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  4. bcparkison
    October 20, 2020 at 8:33 am

    They must be heavy. Really pretty

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  5. janhaltn
    October 20, 2020 at 9:34 am

    I love all of them. I would ever like one or two in my house if I could afford them. I have watched various artist do glass work and I marvel each time I see one being doing it. Tons a skill required. Hl

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  6. janhaltn
    October 20, 2020 at 9:35 am

    I could even like one or two also. 🙂 Hal

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