Alhambra Vase

Chuck Boux, Alhambra Vase, 1998, blown and sand-carved glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hank Houser, 2000.24

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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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“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

Title

Alhambra Vase

Artist

Chuck Boux

Date

1998

Location

Not on view

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