Tholtico 

Lino Tagliapietra, born in 1934, crafted 'Tholtico' out of glass, an art form deeply embedded in the cultural identity of his native Murano, Italy. Tagliapietra’s work emerges from a long lineage of Venetian glassblowing, but his individual journey is one of innovation and personal expression. The intense, fiery colors and the intricate latticino patterns are more than mere decoration; they speak to the artist's profound connection to his craft and his desire to push the boundaries of tradition. The meticulous process requires intense collaboration and tacit knowledge passed down through generations, reflecting the interconnectedness of community and identity. The vessel form itself references historical archetypes, yet its striking visual language transforms it into a contemporary statement. Tagliapietra once stated, "Glass is a magic material." In ‘Tholtico’ we feel this magic. It’s a testament to the power of human creativity to transform a raw material into an object of beauty and profound cultural significance.