Negative Crystal Block - "The Hipo" 1ex Unique (2019) Скульптура - Leonard Radu Chioveanu

"The Hipo" is a unique powerful piece, a Hyacinth Dichroic crystal block animated by an intense interior life. Contemporary art glass made on crystal with a 45% lead content sculpture vide poche Pâte de Cristal signed Leonard Radu C.

In these technically challenging glass works LRC explores negative space creating small 'worlds' within a solid block of lead crystal.

Dichroic crystal is glass which displays two different colors by undergoing a color change in certain lighting conditions.ț

This is Original Beautiful Art Glass Sculpture handmade and signed by Leonard Radu C and signed LRC. LRC is a Romanian Glass Artist born in the 74's in Norheastern Romania. In 1995 LRC opened his own glass pate de verre studio. Every art piece made is designed by LRC and each piece is unique. Demand for LRC Art Glass has grown significantly as galleries and art collectors worldwide recognise LRC 's unique style. Prices have risen quickly. Buying his art glass is an excellent investment.
Brand new condition with artist’s signature LRC on base.

Size: 5cm x 7cm x 7cm / 716 grams
Size: 1.97 inch x 2.76 inch x 2.76 inch / 1.58 pounds

"Signed LRC" and numbered 1/1 Unique
These are the steps LRC takes to create a Pâte de Cristal Artwork using the Lost Wax Method:
- create a model from wax
- hand build a kiln mould from plaster/silica around the wax model
- steam the wax out of the kiln mould
- weigh and clean the lead crystal, pack in a terracotta pot
- place the kiln mould in the kiln with the terracotta above
- set the kiln controller to desired firing schedule (minimum 1 week)
- unpack the kiln, discard the terracotta pot (1 use only)
- remove the mould from the glass
- grind the base by hand-lapping with four grades of grit
- soak glass in polish dip for 48 hours
- hand polishing and final stage polishing with pumice and cerium oxide
- engrave signature and number piece on the base

Связанные темы

CrystalNegative Art GlassPate De CristalPate De VerreHippopotamus