Description

Silver / Gold Fume work Tech by Steve Sizelove & Avant Garde's Maze theme "Chewy Tesseract" makes this drinking vessel a collectors choice amongst glass snobs who are familiar with Steve Sizelove's amazing fume work and Avant Garde's New tech they have been developing in recent years which has been gaining huge traction in the functional Glass Art community!

Artist Biography

Steve SizeLove

Steve Sizelove is an Indiana-based artist whose life was forever changed in 1995 when he discovered the medium of hot glass. At the time, Steve had recently left his studies at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design to explore the independence of early adulthood and embark on cross-country travels. While living in Boulder, Colorado, he was given the opportunity to experiment with glass at a friend's makeshift studio and was instantly hooked.

Since that fateful day, Steve has dedicated himself to the pursuit of quality and craftsmanship in his glass working. He sought out the instruction of renowned glass artists such as Robert Mickelsen, Roger Parramore, Milon Townsend, and Italian master Lucio Bubacco to refine his skills. These workshops helped Steve become an award-winning artist, earning a Niche Award in the category of Goblets in 2005 and inclusion in Lark Books' 500 Glass Objects.

Steve's work has been featured in galleries across the country and exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Art and Design in New York, the Kentucky Museum of Art + Craft, and the Richmond Art Museum. Despite his success, Steve remains active in the glass community, participating in exhibitions, gallery talks, and teaching classes at his home studio and other facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

In his artist statement, Steve explains that he seeks to enter the stream of consciousness of those who use pipes in their daily lives. He wants his art to become a focal point for contemplation of art and design. With his dedication to craftsmanship and his unique artistic vision, Steve Sizelove continues to make his mark on the world of glass art.

Avant Garde

Avant Garde is a cutting-edge team of four artists based in Colorado, specializing in the creation of unique, high-quality glass pieces. Using their innovative style, they have developed a signature approach to blending function and imagery in their works, which they call "Avant-Tech." Their pieces incorporate percolation and function within the walls of the glass, resulting in a stunning visual and tactile experience.

Avant Garde's hand-blown glasses are truly one of a kind, featuring intricate designs within the walls that allow liquid to travel from an opening in the bottom of the cup to the straw opening. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in the smoothness of both the inside and outside of the glass, with the passageways skillfully concealed inside the walls.

Despite being a small team, Avant Garde has made a big impact in the world of glass art, producing limited run series and one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase their unique vision and technical expertise. Their work has earned them a dedicated following of collectors who appreciate their fusion of art and function, and their pieces have been exhibited in galleries and shows across the country.

Avant Garde's innovative approach to glass art sets them apart from their peers, and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with the medium is evident in each and every piece they create. With their unparalleled attention to detail and their passion for their craft, Avant Garde is poised to continue making waves in the world of glass art for years to come.

Approximately L 3.25" x W 3.25" x H 9"

Weight 21 oz