Joyous Red Bottle P08699-P00050 A single filament of precious

A single filament of precious metal wrapped on its own asymmetrical loom

mauve and coral emerge in an expression of exuberant joy

Vase of emerald green blown glass with sandblasted glass bits

This mixed-media response looks at the Finnish tradition of craft and weaving

Joyous Red Bottle P08699-P00050 A single filament of preciousThis vibrantly red, hand built bottle was designed in honor of Henri Matisse; each side of the bottle is impressed with a joyous organic form, intended as a strong nod to the paper cutouts of Matisse. The bottle is created from soft stoneware slabs and impressed with a handmade wooden stamp. Each bottle is glazed in a vivid matte red; the base and impressed area are left natural and unglazed. This contrast is enhanced by an application of dark iron