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#glass #K. William LeQuier #ocean #sculpture
Layered Glass Sculptures Mimic the Everyday Drama of the Natural World
White Water, all images provided by K. William LeQuier
Glass artist K. William LeQuier’s glass work is inspired by the drama of the natural world and its everyday events. His sculptures reflect this inspiration by mimicking the natural movements of the sea and its creatures. Each sculpture is held steady by a simple black armature, a hint to the artist’s hand involved in the creation of each glass sculpture.
After years of blowing glass vessels, LeQuier moved to the sandblasting process where he learned he could generate textures similar to natural erosion. In addition to forming works that appear as waves, he creates work reminiscent of sea urchins, sponges, and anemones. Most interesting about the sculptures are their layered composition, a complexity that could easily be looked over due to the high level of skill apparent in each sea-themed object.
Currently, LeQuier lives and works in Vermont with his wife Mary Angus. His work can be found in the permanent collections of museums across the country including (but not limited to) the American Glass Museum, Indianapolis Art Museum, National Liberty Museum, and Philadelphia Museum of Art. (via My Modern Met)
Plume
Medusa
Maelstrom
Euphoria
Curl No. 5
Cabriole
#glass #K. William LeQuier #ocean #sculpture
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