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Black Thread Reticello Lens with Gold Center
Blown, carved, and polished glass. 

A contemporary take on the centuries old "reticello" technique, these heavy pieces of crystal feature concentric layers of fine glass threads, creating a three dimensional mandala with striking optical qualities.  The composition draws the eye to the center of the piece where a complete void is created by a small bubble.  This absence of color, pattern and material contrasts with the intricate line work through the lens.


After the hot-working process, the front side of the piece is ground to a perfect hemisphere shape using telescope lens making techniques. The surface is then buffed to an optical quality polish. 


The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.    -Pablo Picasso