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| Name: | Odyssey |
| *Dimensions: | 20inH 15inW 15inD | | Medium: | Clear & Calcedonia Glass on Black Glass Base | | Price: |
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| Odyssey Description: | The odyssey is a long journey, an intellectual or spiritual quest, often marked by changes in fortune. Though many of us believe that an odyssey is something that only a Greek tragic hero would undergo, in actuality each of our lives is a perpetual odyssey. Every day brings on new challenges and resolutions, with our only option being perseverance through adversity and enjoyment of the little pleasures that life brings. Dino Rosin depicts the odyssey that is being human in this figurative fine art glass sculpture. The intriguing cut that was made in the piece guides the eye in a sweeping arc, as well as allowing for another interesting perspective of the Calcedonia glass to appear. Rosin has used a different technique on this work in addition to his classic Calcedonia colors. The appearance of texture on the outside of the sphere is achieved by sprinkling finely ground glass onto the hot surface. This method allows for a wonderful juxtaposition of surface consistencies: a silky smooth inner chamber in addition to the relative roughness of the outer wall. As with all of Dino Rosin’s Calcedonia glass works, no two sculptures will ever contain the same colors. The distinguishing colors of Calcedonia, comparable to the stripes in a zoned agate, are created through the introduction of silver nitrate to crystal clear glass. Patterns found in each Dino Rosin sculpture cannot be controlled since the colors depend solely upon the chemical reaction of each batch. As a result, every sculpture - including "Odyssey" - has the added element of chance upon that of unparalleled mastery.
Dino Rosin is a true "Maestro" from the celebrated glass art island of Murano, Italy. Rosin continues his family's tradition of glass blowing that dates back generations. "Odyssey" is a stunning example of this world famous artist's skill and lineage, with a combination of clear and "Calcedonia" glass, a lost art rediscovered by Loredano Rosin, Dino's predecessor and older brother. Rosin's studio produces the clearest and most colorful Calcedonia glass in the world. Impossible to duplicate, each piece is completely unique in its color. Additionally, this glass sculpture features a new surface texture completely unlike Dino Rosin's previous masterpieces. |
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