Memory's Paradox
Object NameSculpture
Artist
Albert Paley
(American, b. 1944)
Studio
Corning Museum of Glass
Made FromCorning Code 7056 Borosilicate Glass, Kovar Iron Alloy
Date2015
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning; United States, NY, Rochester
TechniqueBlown, hot-worked
SizeOverall H: about 67 cm; Rim Diam: about 16 cm
Accession Number2015.4.25
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Ennion Society
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSculpture, "Memory's Paradox". Colorless Corning Code 7056 borosilicate glass and Kovar iron alloy; blown and hot-worked. Tall, cylindrical vase incorporating Kovar, weighing about 50 pounds. The two glass bubbles that comprise the vase were joined at the shoulder with forged Kovar squares using an incalmo technique. Kovar frit was picked up onto the lower portion of the vase as a decorative element.Provenance
Source
Albert Paley
(American, b. 1944) - 2015-04-2015-10-27
Object copyright© Albert Paley
