Catherine Vamvakas Lay

From the Earth: Emergence II - red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture

2016

A grouping of luscious pomegranate red glass and one single seed. Skilfully executed in blown glass - the inner element opaque, the outer translucent. Works from this series were rec...

Clustered and sensuous oblong forms in translucent red glass have a smooth polished surface like the fruit that surrounds pomegranate seeds. A single seed sits next to the cluster. T...

Clustered and sensuous oblong forms in translucent red glass have a smooth polished surface like the fruit that surrounds pomegranate seeds. A single seed sits next to the cluster. T...

Luscious pomegranate red glass nesting in a bronze casing. Vamvakas Lay uses bronze and glass to create the illusion of scattered pomegranate seeds. Vamvakas Lay often incorporates ...

This intriguing interactive sculpture is designed by the Japanese born artist Natsuki Takauji. A gently curved metal and composite dark brown wood chai...

Crimson glass feathers are gathered into a fiery composition in this dramatic wall sculpture by artist John Paul Robinson. The work is enhanced by the pa...

hand blown glass sculpture

From canvas to kiln, Hunt Slonem brings his signature subject to life like never before. This wonderful hand-blown sculpture depicts one of Slonem's signature bunnies in an iridescen...

Created by San Jose based glass artist, Treg Silkwood, the "Smokey Grey Nautilus" is an intricate sculpture of a seashell created entirely out of glass. Using layers of grey, ochre and white pigment, Treg masterfully captures the intricate details that are typically found on a nautilus. This breathtaking piece measures 13"h x 11"w x 5"d  and comes with a custom metal stand affixed with a rubber coating to ensure stability of the sculpture. About the Artist: Treg Silkwood is a glass artist whose career spans over three decades. He is recognized as a premier California Marine Artist and one of the foremost artists working in glass. Taking inspiration from walks along the California coast, Treg’s artwork explores his fascination with the many species of shells and natural objects he’s collected from his excursions. In response to these elegant forms, Treg creates blown glass sculptures that not only enrich his appreciation for the intricate complexities of the natural world but also form a personal connection to a place which he calls home. Treg has a BFA in glass from Alfred University and studied abroad at the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague, where he learned Czech mold-making and coldworking techniques. Post graduation, Treg worked as a glass blower recreating Early American Glassware at Greenfield Village, within The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. He was an artist-in-residence at The Corning Museum of Glass in New York and part of the original crew that created The Corning Musuem of Glass Roadshow. In 2002, Treg and his wife Candace, established Silkwood Glass, a custom glass company specializing in marine life sculpture...

Created by San Jose based glass artist, Treg Silkwood, the "XL Latticino Conch" is a hand-blown glass clear and white conch shell. The beautiful white de...

Created by San Jose based glass artist, the " Blue Mahoe Pair" is an elegant two-piece glass sculpture made by hand blowing glass and then manipulating it while it is still hot. Using various pigments of teal, green and ochre, Treg masterfully captures the appearance and texture of driftwood. Each piece of this duo measures about 22"h x 12"w x 6"d. For more works by Treg Silkwood...

A hand-blown vessel of pigmented and cast glass by master Jane Rosen. A portion of the sale will go to an animal rescue.