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Nicholson Fused Glass Bowl, 1992, American Art Studio Glass

$460
£350.45
€404.08
CA$643.76
A$719.30
CHF 376.27
MX$8,820.87
NOK 4,808.03
SEK 4,559.29
DKK 3,015.88
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Vintage glass bowl in biomorphic shape was created by Rick and Janet Nickolson in 1992; it features a pair of abstract patterns in pink, cream, and white glass fused on thin, almost transparent green glass background. The green color deepens around the heavier base, creating a contrast with the light, ethereal body of the bowl. The bowl is signed and dated on the base near the bottom. Rick and Janet Nicholson of Nicholson Blown Glass Studio have worked together as a successful team since 1979. Rick first studied glass with Don Hartman and the University of Southern California and was a TA at Pilchuck Glass School for Dale Chihuly and Fritz Dreisbach in 1981; he continued to study with such notables as Therman Statom, Richard Marquis, Dino Rosin, Lucartha Kohler, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Jasen Johnsen. Following his university education, Rick operated a pottery studio in southern California from 1974-1981; Janet had a photography position at the University of Southern California until 1979, when they were married and their artistic collaboration began. By 1982, they were concentrating on glass; they settled in Auburn, California, where they built an art glass studio, and then expanded their work to include metal fabrication, hot sculpting, fusing, and casting. Rick and Janet's current work involves figurative sculptural lighting and multiple piece wall and ceiling installations, including custom commissions. Nicholsons are represented by multiple galleries and are participating in various exhibitions; they are members of Glass Art Society, Pilchuck Society, American Craft Council, and Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California. Their select projects include two wall installations for the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shenzhen, China; a 21-piece wall installation for the lobby of Weil, Gotschal & Manges International Law Firm in Dallas, Texas; a 17-piece wall installation for Kaiser Permanente Medical Building in Roseville, California; a pair of Torsos for the 4 Points Hotel spa in Guangzhou, China; multiple wall installations, oversize glass and metal sculptures for the M Resort in Las Vegas, and a wall series of 10 platters for BMI in New York City.
  • Creator:
    Rick & Janet Nicholson (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)Width: 8.9 in (22.61 cm)Depth: 7.8 in (19.82 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Clifton Springs, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4421141756482

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