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Shimmer by Martin Blank

Creator: Martin Blank
Offered by: MOGUL

Description
"Shimmer" by Martin Blank is a stunning sculpture that epitomizes luxury through its use of clear hot pressed glass and opulent gold accents. The fluid, organic design of the piece reflects the mastery behind its creation, with each curve and ripple evoking a sense of movement as though captured in a fleeting moment of nature. The glass, almost weightless in appearance, radiates a translucent brilliance that plays with light, creating a dynamic and luminous effect. Embedded within the clear glass are flecks of gold, adding a touch of refinement and elegance that elevates the piece to a true work of art. The gold accents, delicately interspersed throughout, enhance the sculpture’s visual richness, offering a luxurious contrast to the cool clarity of the glass. The design itself is both bold and delicate, a perfect balance of form and material that speaks to Blank’s exceptional craftsmanship. As a statement piece, "Shimmer" commands attention, making it a striking centerpiece in any sophisticated interior, its luxurious materials and meticulous design making it a true collector’s treasure.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Martin Blank has admired the grace and flow of the human form since childhood, digging into clay at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts at age 13. In 1984, Martin earned a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. That same year, Blank moved west to begin his professional career in Seattle, working at the center for studio glass and learning from the driving force behind it; Mr. Dale Chihuly. Blank worked on the Chihuly team, bringing his infectious enthusiasm and courageous desire to push the material for several years, all the while establishing his own contributions to the glass movement. Blank's early figurative work swiftly solidified his place as a premier figurative sculptor working in glass. Blank then expanded his contributions to the contemporary glass scene in 2001 when he introduced his sensual and fluid abstract landscapes.
Says Blank, “I am an intuitive artist. I work on the way forms relate to each other to cut a line in space that flows, turns and carries the eye around the piece. The forms reveal a negative space that is as vital and potent as the actual objects. My sculptural work is as much about the void as the mass.”
Martin Blank's work is about carving space. From the commanding musculature of a male torso, to the sensual curve of a vibrant scarlet abstract element, to the placid elegance of monumental glass trees, Martin Blank's creations evoke a direct connection to natural forms. He has created multiple installations in prestigious corporate lobbies and continues to provide impressive public art installations, one of which Fluent Steps, can be seen at the Tacoma Museum of Glass. Fluent Steps is a 200 feet long outdoor sculpture. Martin Blank continues to push the boundaries of glass as a material in contemporary fine art.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	New
Materials:	Hot Sculpted Glass
Condition:	New.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary
Dealer Reference #:	L865095
Incollect Reference #:	760204