Testing the boundaries of glass as art form, Pull, Twist, Blow explores the evolution of glass-making in Sweden’s famed southeastern Smaland district, known as the “Kingdom of Crystal.” The region once famous for techniques and patterns established by famed glass houses is now inspiring glass artists to apply individualized and transformational approaches to the craft by scrapping traditional forms of bowls and vases for more provocative and expressive pieces including dentures, suitcases, intricate weaving designs, and even a glass forest.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 to Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013Testing the boundaries of glass as art form, Pull, Twist, Blow explores the evolution of glass-making in Sweden’s famed southeastern Smaland district, known as the “Kingdom of Crystal.” The region once famous for techniques and patterns established by famed glass houses is now inspiring glass artists to apply individualized and transformational approaches to the craft by scrapping traditional forms of bowls and vases for more provocative and expressive pieces including dentures, suitcases, intricate weaving designs, and even a glass forest. Read More