Postmodern Vase From HSG Tarnowiec, Poland, 1970s

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A monumental and elegant piece of Polish Art Glass from the 1970s, designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for Huta Tarnowiec.
​Standing … Read more A monumental and elegant piece of Polish Art Glass from the 1970s, designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for Huta Tarnowiec.
​Standing at 10.5 inches tall, this is one of the largest forms designed by the artist. It reinterprets the classical Grecian amphora with a Postmodern twist. The vase features a slender, elongated neck and a bulbous body that rests on a solid clear glass foot (pedestal), giving the piece a sense of lightness despite its size.
​The most striking features are the two oversized clear glass scroll handles that rise from the shoulder to the rim in a dramatic, high arch. The contrast between the soft opaline pink body (selenium glass) and the clear structural elements is stunning.
​Creator: Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz (Designer), Huta Tarnowiec (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin: Poland
Date of Manufacture: circa 1970s
Period: Late 20th Century, Post-Modern, Neoclassical Revival
Materials and Techniques: Hand-blown Art Glass, Cased Glass, Applied Handles and Foot See less