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'Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature' at Museum of Glass
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Vittorio Costantini (Italian, born 1944). Entomological Specimens. Hot-sculpted glass. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.
More than a century later, contemporary glass artists have been similarly inspired by the natural world as a focus in their work. Included in this exhibition is work by William Morris, Vittorio Costantini, and Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace. These contemporary artists in no way imitate the style of Art Nouveau, but their fascination with forms in nature are sympathetic to their artistic forebears.
“Artists observing nature is a theme as old as time. I love the tradition and continuity that is suggested by contemporary artists in this subject matter – the assiduous adherence to realistic representation or intentional deviation thereof, the palpable sense of marvel that these artists experience in the natural world, and the emotive potential in natural history subjects. The ideas conveyed in this exhibition have been rattling around in my head for a very long time,” said Guest Curator Linda Tesner.
The name of the exhibition recalls the practice of natural historians – professional and amateur – recording observations encountered while being in nature. These innately curious artists have trained their prodigious skills in glass to honor the natural world. Their work reminds the viewer of the marvelous phenomena outside of the studio walls.
“While we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, it is not often we get to welcome nature into the Museum. Field Notes is an engaging opportunity for those that love being outdoors to see how artists render natural details in glass. The Museum is especially pleased to have Linda Tesner’s extensive experience to guest curate this show,” said Museum of Glass Curator Katie Buckingham.
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Vittorio Costantini (Italian, born 1944). Entomological Specimen. Hot-sculpted glass. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.
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Joey Kirkpatrick (American, born 1952) and Flora C. Mace (American, born 1949). Bird Page: Barn Owl, 2004. Glass and steel; 17 1/2 x 14 x 6 inches. Courtesy of the artists.
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Joey Kirkpatrick (American, born 1952) and Flora C. Mace (American, born 1949). Snipe Daffodil, 2021. Flower, composite, glass, and steel; 22 3/4 x 18 x 7 inches. Courtesy of the artists.
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William Morris (American, born 1957). Footed Dragonfly Bowl, 2004. Dusted vessel, hot-glass applied shards, wrapping on lip and foot, and hot-glass applied sculpted dragonfly; 9 3/4 x 7 5/8 x 8 inches. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.
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William Morris (American, born 1957). Vase with Ponderosa Pine Branches, 2004. Dusted vessel, pine needle pick-up, hot-glass applied pine boughs; 18 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/8 inches. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.
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William Morris (American, born 1957). Vase with Wren and Berries, 2004. Dust-drawn berry bush, applied boughs, engraved leaves, berries, and bird; 10 x 8 3/8 x 7 1/2 inches. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.
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William Morris (American, born 1957). Footed Specimen Bowl, 2004. Glass with applied desert artifacts; 6 7/8 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.
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