Mark Wagar - "Swimmer" Glass Sculpture

Note: This item is individually crafted by the artist, slight variations in color and size may occur. Please allow for a lead time of two weeks.


Blown Glass


Mark Wagar

I work alone in my studio to create my work using a hand blown glass process.The furnace is filled with clear molten glass, and all color techniques are applied by using hot colored glass, which comes in the form of rods, frit and powers.

I am fascinated by the concept of using a hard yet fragile industrial material to create sensuous art objects. The glass forms I produce are constantly changing. I am always working to develop new techniques, constantly pushing the glass in new directions. My work deals with the vessel in various formats. I employ the vessel as a utilitarian object as well as a sculptural component....

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