From Icarus to Alex
Panel
ca. 1975 (made)
ca. 1975 (made)
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Semi-abstract forms in a variety of coloured and textured glasses as well as opal glass and spectacle lenses (partially silver stained). The forms recall dragon-fly wings.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | From Icarus to Alex (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Abstract panel in various coloured and textured glasses using opal glass, bullions and spectacle lenses. Entitled 'From Icarus to Alex'. Made by Amber Hiscott. English, about 1975. |
| Physical description | Semi-abstract forms in a variety of coloured and textured glasses as well as opal glass and spectacle lenses (partially silver stained). The forms recall dragon-fly wings. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | The panel commemorates the death of a young hang-glider. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Accession number | C.27-1981 |
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| Record created | June 12, 1998 |
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