Toots Zynsky (American, b. 1951). Incantatrice (Sorceress). United States, Providence, Rhode Island, 2007. Fused and thermo-formed glass threads. I don't know about you, but I can't resist somebody named Toots Zynsky, and that's before I learn that she is an amazing American glass artist who studied in the 1970s with the renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. Her real first name is Mary Ann, but I love that she goes by Toots. She has a mini-exhibit within the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY, called Masters of Studio Glass: Toots Zynsky, which I saw last week.
Pajaritos en la cabeza (Little birds in the head) and Cabellos de angel (Angel hair). The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 1988. Fused and thermo-formed glass threads.These particular pieces are made of fused and thermo-formed glass threads. They are bold and startling when first encountered, awe-inspiring when you get closer and see the individual glass threads.
Look at those colors!
Look at those glass threads!I found this quote from Ms. Zynsky interesting, and applicable to more than just glass sculptures:
"Lots of things happen while blowing glass," Zynsky explains. "Sometimes a shape goes completely wrong because I lose my hold on it. This led me to realize that I could do other things to form glass in the kiln, turn it upside down, squeeze it, pull it, and yank it. If I had my way, I'd like to push every piece I make until it breaks, because then I've learned everything about it that I can."
Masters of Studio Glass: Toots Zynsky is on view until January 29, 2012.
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5 comments:
Wow, these pieces are gorgeous...pretty incredible. I can see why they caught your attention. Thanks for sharing.
Wondeful pieces, and they have name in Spanish. Such a wise artist.
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This work is exquisite! Louisville--where I come from--has a very reputable fine art glass community. I once toured a cooperative, and the glass-blowing was stunning. I would love to see this exhibit!
How beautiful! What a lovely art form of which I know nothing about- thanks for sharing. I think I'll be paying more attention to Toots Zynsky.
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Ladies, glad you enjoyed Toots' work. I had never seen it before so it was wonderful to discover it for the first time.
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