This unique bowl is a striking piece of Art Glass from the Studio of Leon Applebaum. This one of a kind vessel has a kaleidoscopic rainbow quality in the multicolor hand-blown glass influencing the name “Lava” Bowl.. When light passes through the bowl’s layered colors, it casts rich shadows as seen in some photos. Thick and heavy, the vessel is smooth and sleek with naturally formed bubbles enhancing the curves. With freeform style this piece looks different from every angle. This decorative piece was USED FOR DECOR/DISPLAY ONLY. In excellent vintage condition. The bowl is signed by the artist.

DIMENSIONS:

8“ across the top, 9.75” tall.

About the Artist:

Leon Applebaum has taught at RIT and Naples Mill Art School in Naples, NY, and conducted workshops throughout the country. Leon Applebaum’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C., the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, and the Ajeto Glass Museum, in Novy Bor, Czech Republic, among many others. He shows in many galleries, both nationally and internationally

Leon currently resides with his family in Prattsburg, NY, at the Sahaj Glass Studio. In his textured series, Leon uses tools to manipulate the surface of hot glass creating an optically transformed piece. This very non-traditional approach to glass working allows for the exploitation of the transparent and reflective qualities of glass. In Leon’s contemporary sculpture series, he uses glassblowing as a means, not and end. Leon uses cooled blown pieces that are cut in elemental forms and assembles them using ultraviolet glue. This technical approach offers great freedom to explore and execute ideas that are not possible with hot glass. Leon’s sculptures use circular forms reflecting the cyclical nature of life. With eyes toward the future, Leon plans to focus his energy on sculptural glass.