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Reticello Lenses

Blown, Ground, 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 a small air bubble suspended within the center of the piece.

After the hot-working process, the piece is precision-ground to a biconvex lens that magnifies the pattern trapped within the glass, as well as the environment behind the piece. A matte black, steel armature supports the piece.

Lens with Black Thread Reticello Center and White Thread Reticello Background 
2025
​17" H, 11" W, 3" D
$6,000

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Lens with White Reticello Center and Black Thread Reticello Background 
2024
​17" H, 11.5" W, 3" D
$6,000

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Lens with Blue Thread Reticello and Indigo Center 2024​
​15.5" H, 10" W, 3" D
$4,400

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Lens with Blue and Peach Thread Reticello and Concave Center 2025​
​15.5" H, 10" W, 3" D
$4,600

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Lens with Gold Thread Murrini and Apricot Center 2025
​17" H, 11" W, 3" D
$4,400

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Lens with Black Thread Reticello and White Center
2024
​15.5" H, 10" W, 3" D

Sold​


​Lens with Black Reticello and White Center 
2024
​17.5" H, 12" W, 3" D

Sold​