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Catalog Number |
2022.6.1 |
Object Name |
Glass, studio |
Title |
Blue Iris Bowl (Mauve) |
Artist |
Aitken-Kuhnen, Helen |
Date |
2000 |
Medium |
Glass |
Technique |
Cast |
Dimension Details |
W x H x D 8.5" x 6" x 8.5" Overall |
Description |
Kiln cast iridized blue-eye glass sculpture; truncated inverted pyramid form in pink and purple iridescent tones; the interior is hollowed out; the base consists of jagged ridges |
Curator Remarks |
Glass and jewelry artist Helen Aitken-Kuhnen (b.1952) finds color and mass to be the most crucial elements when creating new artistic works. Through the medium of glass she is best able to experiment in these areas and has discovered a new range in her creativity and artistry. In her Drought Bowl series Aitken-Kuhnen demonstrates her considerable mastery in casting glass pieces. Her technique consists of using various tiles of glass to create dense patterns in a solid form. In the simple geometric form, Blue Iris Bowl (Mauve), Aitken-Kuhnen embedded vivid iridescent mosaic-like structures into the solid purple casting. The bowl was then polished to reveal luminescent and transparent qualities that capture, reflect and transport light, giving the work an inner glow. The base of the piece is meticulously cast with the artist’s signature zigzag motif, inside and out. --- Laura Cotton, Art Curator, UM- Dearborn |
Credit line |
Gift of Richard L. and Louise H. Abrahams (The Abrahams Art Partnership) |