Catherine Vamvakas Lay

From the Earth: Red Seeds - luscious pomegranate red glass, still life sculpture

2016

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...

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...

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

This exquisite glass wall sculpture extends almost 60 inches across. It was featured in Robinson's solo exhibition at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. It evokes a remarkable sens...

This ruggedly beautiful wall sculpture was created by the glass artist, Cheryl Wilson Smith. Granite Craig is so detailed and natural in its design that it looks as if it had been ch...

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, 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, 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...

Layne Rowe, Picking Daisies, 2023 Hot sculpted glass, cut polished and assembled with lampworked daisies H 15.5 x W 8 x D 7 cm Picking Daisies is a beautiful marriage between pea...

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...

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...