Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Craft: Glass: Alhambra Vase
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Alhambra Vase 1998 Chuck Boux blown and sandblasted glass 15 x 9 1/2 in. (38.2 x 24.2 cm) diam.footprint: 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) diam Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hank Houser 2000.24 |
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“You cannot grasp the emotion of the Alhambra Vase or understand the soul of the glass blowers from 500 years ago until it is lit from a candle within, you have a glass of red wine, and you hear the music of Pepé Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez.’” Chuck Boux, 2004 |
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To apply the elaborate prunus tree motif to Alhambra Vase, Chuck Boux sandblasted the outer layer of frosted glass to reveal the vivid blue underneath. He wants the flowing design of flowers and vines to communicate a sense of music to the viewer. |
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