Solar Gray Bronze Riser

Tom Patti, Solar Gray Bronze Riser, 1980, signed ca. 1983, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld, 2002.8.9A-B
Tom Patti, Solar Gray Bronze Riser, 1980, signed ca. 1983, glass, 5 383 142 12 in. (13.78.36.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld, 2002.8.9A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Solar Gray Bronze Riser
Artist
Date
1980, signed ca. 1983
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
5 383 142 12 in. (13.78.36.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Object Number
2002.8.9A-B

Artwork Description

Tom Patti originally experimented with glass by blowing laminated glass cubes into spheres, capturing a bubble inside while retaining the squared edges outside. This progressed into constructing glass "wings" that supported the blown bubble. His meticulous forms are compact yet monumental, suggesting giant columns reproduced in miniature.

Works by this artist (1 item)

Ercole Barovier, Nicolo Barovier, Mosaic Glass Goblet, ca. 1914-1928, blown and hot-worked glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.469.9
Mosaic Glass Goblet
Artist
attributed to Ercole Barovier
attributed to Nicolo Barovier
Dateca. 1914-1928
blown and hot-worked glass
Not on view

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