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Sticks and Stones

Vase
2004 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

David Hay works in a multi-layered technique to create a complex surface, sometimes velvety, sometimes almost gritty. He says: 'Land worn and carved by time, this piece captures the graphic aspects of the western Australian landscape using colour and texture to reflect the weathered rocks and trees.'


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSticks and Stones (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Blown glass, overlayed and carved, fire- and kiln-polished
Brief description
'Sticks and Stones', blown glass, overlayed and carved, fire- and kiln-polished, David Hay, Perth, Australia, 2004
Physical description
Narrow upright glass vase of oval form, blown, with overlayed layer to create textured surface
Dimensions
  • Height: 66cm
  • At widest point width: 27cm
  • At base width: 8cm
Credit line
Given by Craft Arts International Magazine and Glass Artists' Gallery
Object history
Shown by the Glass Artists' Gallery at Collect 2005.
Summary
David Hay works in a multi-layered technique to create a complex surface, sometimes velvety, sometimes almost gritty. He says: 'Land worn and carved by time, this piece captures the graphic aspects of the western Australian landscape using colour and texture to reflect the weathered rocks and trees.'
Collection
Accession number
C.1-2005

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Record createdApril 4, 2005
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