Physalia Chandelier
US$ 15,000
Overview
2016
Glass, Hand flame worked, borosilicate glass
Edition of 10
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Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
Physalia Chandelier is one of James Lethbridge Glass's, signature pieces. Based around around the Portuguese Man 'O' Jellyfish, with the Latin title 'Physalia Physalis', the long glass tendrils seemingly intertwine, whilst catching and reflecting twinkling light. The Physalia is also completely hand flame worked, utilising a specialist glass working torch, which mixes oxygen and propane to temperatures around 1300oC.
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Artist profile
James Lethbridge
Born: 1979
Hometown: Doncaster
Based in: Doncaster
Initially following a career choice in production ceramics and gaining an in depth knowledge of processes, it was in 2003 that Lethbridge was lured to study glass. This was to be a life changing moment as this new medium soon become his material of choice. Enthralled by the transparency and …
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