Hermit crab, 2022

ArtistMauro Vianello, Venezia *1963

Institution involved(Rohglaslieferant) Effetre International, founded 1977

MediumColoured glass canes, flameworked and blown

(H x W x D)5,3 × 9,5 × 6,3 cm

Status

on display, room G 15

About the workNo material seems as suitable for reproducing the underwater world as glass. Mauro Vianello grew up on the island of Murano near Venice and had access to both: the craft of glassmaking and the brightly coloured world of marine animals and plants. Vianello works with glass rods that he softens and melts together using a Bunsen burner. This flame-working technique enables him to depict the finest details in a seemingly infinite variety of colours. He gives the surface the lustre of water on skin or makes it appear matt.

AccessionGift of the artist, 2022

Inventory numberGl 2022-10

Animal art

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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