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glass
Dimensions: 24 x 7 in. (60.96 x 17.78 cm) (at base)
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This is Nils Landberg’s glass "Tulip glass," and it's currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Imagine him, turning and shaping the molten glass, coaxing it into this elegant, elongated form. I wonder what Landberg was thinking as he crafted this piece. Was he considering the history of glassmaking, the delicate balance between functionality and artistry? The way the stem extends so effortlessly from the base is just gorgeous. There’s this pinkish blush at the bottom that’s so subtle, it makes the whole thing feel like a living thing. Glassblowing is such a fascinating art, transforming a seemingly simple material into something so refined and expressive. Each bubble, each curve speaks to his skill as a craftsman. Artists are always in conversation with one another, building upon traditions while pushing boundaries. Landberg’s "Tulip glass" invites us to consider the beauty inherent in everyday objects and the transformative power of art.
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Henry Karlsson, the master glassblower at Orrefors, described the remarkably thin-stemmed Tulip vases as “the most difficult...and most exciting thing I ever did.” Sizes and shapes varied, but the tendency was toward ever more exaggerated stem length. Production of the series continued until 1981.
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