Matsu P05690-P00490 Nicole II incorporates opaque purple

Nicole II incorporates opaque purple blown glass

After the initial firing

While this object is decorative

This hand-blown glass bowl was created by first rolling a molten clear bubble of glass through a layer of indigo glass chunks that are about the size of rock salt and then rolling it though similar sized white powdered glass

The name of the series highlights the importance of the drawn/stitched line quality in her work

Matsu P05690-P00490 Nicole II incorporates opaque purpleA matsu is a Japanese pine tree, beloved around the world for toughness and adaptability and uniquely important in Japan as an iconic cultural symbol associated with endurance and eternity. This high quality digital photo is printed on Epson Velvet paper with Utrachrome K3 inks, mounted on a hardwood panel, and sealed with 3 layers of cold wax medium; its sides are painted a dark charcoal color. Ready to hang.