Red Cylinder

Paula Bartron, Red Cylinder, 2004, glass and glass powders, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly and Gisela and Ben Huberman, 2007.26.2
Paula Bartron, Red Cylinder, 2004, glass and glass powders, 119 78 in. (27.925.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly and Gisela and Ben Huberman, 2007.26.2

Artwork Details

Title
Red Cylinder
Date
2004
Dimensions
119 78 in. (27.925.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly and Gisela and Ben Huberman
Mediums Description
glass and glass powders
Classifications
Object Number
2007.26.2

Artwork Description

In sand casting, molten glass is blown or ladled into a compacted sand mold. Once the material cools, the sand is broken away from the glass, leaving behind an encrusted surface. To create her vessels, Paula Bartron blows glass into sand molds and sifts glass powders onto the outside while the pieces are still hot. She then polishes the interiors by hand to create a glossy surface, which contrasts with the rough exterior formed by the sand. Bartron's technique ultimately limits the amount of light that filters through her pieces, and in Red Cylinder the resulting soft glow is reminiscent of molten lava.

Works by this artist (2 items)

Paula Bartron, Red Cylinder, 2004, glass and glass powders, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Colleen and John Kotelly and Gisela and Ben Huberman, 2007.26.2
Red Cylinder
Date2004
glass and glass powders
On view
Paula Bartron, White Cylinder, 2004-2005, glass and glass powders, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur Bresler in honor of the Renwick Gallery docents, 2007.26.1
White Cylinder
Date2004-2005
glass and glass powders
Not on view

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