Inside Out Inspiration
By Never teh BrideNegative space becomes a positive feature when glass (and Lucite) artists start turning the world upside down. Forms take shape in the air — we see them only when we are actively looking.
Jon Russell’s Ghost Candelabra finds its roots in 19th-century design — glass cups sit in a Lucite base that folds flat for storage. Compare it to the Abra Candelabras created by Alberto Mantilla and Anthony Baxter. Candles are suspended in midair in candlesticks that don’t actually exist. Alissia Melka Teichroew’s Inside Out Champagne Glasses and Inside Out Martini Glasses only reveal their secrets when filled with libations.
I like the subtle sneakiness of these pieces, which makes their down-to-earth usefulness all the nicer.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
All of these are exquisite. Truly art, not just artistic.
August 27th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Omg sooo awesome, I don’t even want to know how much they cost
August 28th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Nastia: For MoMA store wares, they’re not bad. But if you start thinking of them as glasses and candle holders, they start to feel a lot more expensive.