Contemporary Glass: 1975-Present

Wexler Gallery will offer the upcoming Contemporary Glass auction, featuring works from 1975 to the present. Particularly highlighted is a blown glass piece by William Morris, an American artisan who uses glass to imitate ancient stone and wood carvings. The available 1997 piece is shaped to resemble a carved wooden horse, spotted on its back and missing its head. Speaking to the style of his work, Morris has stated, “Art arrests attention, it is an important service to the soul… Glassblowing is the closest thing to alchemy that I know of.” Morris spent ten years working under Dale Chihuly before launching his own career. Several of Chihuly’s works are on offer as well, including two Seaform sculptures. One of the available pieces is made of clear glass, edged in black. 

Among the lots of interest is a set of three pieces by Andy Paiko. The contemporary artist is known for his hanging sculptures and his use of glass to recreate old antiques, ranging from bell jars to absinthe fountains and reliquaries. The available triad is made of assembled glass, walnut, maple, copper, brass, poison oak seeds, and woodpecker feathers. Rounding out the sale is a lot from Chicago-based artist Joseph Ivacic. Scarab was made in 2016 and resembles two detailed spray paint cans resting on a corner shelf. Browse the complete catalog for this auction and register to bid on Bidsquare