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Crashing Glass Waves Frozen Into Elegant Vessels by Marsha Blaker and Paul DeSomma
Photo by Paul Schraub
Husband and wife team Paul DeSomma and Marsha Blaker translate their oceanic inspirations directly into their collaborative glass sculptures, frozen glass waves caught mid-crash and appearing to spray surf from the contained vessels. The works exist as seamless gradients, dark blues circling the base while white froth circles the top of the pieces crafted from molten glass.
Although the couple works collaboratively on the vases, they also adhere to individual practices. Blaker focused on the textures and colors found within detailed marine environments while DeSomma’s work emphasizes the clarity and form of colorless and transparent glass.
The couple met at the esteemed Pilchuck Glass School in 1989, marrying shortly after and opening their studio in Live Oak, California in 2001. Together the couple is known internationally for their glass and ceramic work. (via Creative Boom and Amusing Planet)
Photo by Paul Schraub
Photo by Paul Schraub
Photo by Paul Schraub
Photo courtesy Laughing Dog Gallery
Photo courtesy Laughing Dog Gallery
Photo courtesy Laughing Dog Gallery
Photo by Russell Johnson
Photo by Russell Johnson
#glass #ocean #sculpture
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