Op-Art Studio Glass Bowl by Hans Wudy for Zwiesel Glass School, Germany, 2012

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Op-art studio glass bowl after a design by hans wudy for glasfachschule zwiesel, germany, 2012

a striking studio glass bowl … Read more Op-art studio glass bowl after a design by hans wudy for glasfachschule zwiesel, germany, 2012

a striking studio glass bowl designed and produced at the renowned glasfachschule zwiesel in 2012 after a design by hans wudy (born 1954), former director of the school and one of germany's most respected contemporary glass designers and educators.

executed in glossy black glass with a luminous opal-orange overlay suspended at its centre, the bowl possesses a remarkable visual depth. The vivid orange inclusion appears to float within the dark body, creating an effect reminiscent of a solar eclipse, a distant planet, or a glowing celestial halo.

its restrained circular form and bold colour contrast give the piece a distinctly modernist character. Depending on the angle of light, the orange centre seems to shift in intensity, transforming the bowl into a dynamic sculptural object rather than a purely functional vessel.

the work perfectly reflects the design philosophy long associated with the glasfachschule zwiesel, where traditional craftsmanship, technical innovation, and contemporary artistic expression are brought together. Under hans wudy's influence, the institution developed an international reputation for combining bauhaus-inspired formal clarity with experimental approaches to colour and glass technology.

although conceived as a functional bowl, the piece possesses a strong sculptural presence and works equally well as a standalone object, centrepiece, or collector's example of contemporary german studio glass.

manufacturer: glasfachschule zwiesel

designer: hans wudy (design)

country of manufacture: germany

year: 2012

material: art glass

technique: black glass with internal opal-orange colour overlay

colours: black and opal orange

dimensions

height: 8 cm

diameter: 25.5 cm

weight: approximately 1.7 kg

marks

signed and dated to the underside:

zwiesel ∞ '12 f-2097/03

the attribution, date, and design have been confirmed by the glasfachschule zwiesel.

about hans wudy

hans wudy (born 1954) is a german glass artist, designer, and educator whose work bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary formal experimentation. As former director of the glasfachschule zwiesel, he played an important role in shaping modern german studio glass education and encouraged the development of objects characterised by formal reduction, optical effects, and exceptional technical execution.

about glasfachschule zwiesel

founded in 1904, the glasfachschule zwiesel is among europe's most important institutions for glassmaking and design education. Its workshops have produced generations of glass artists and designers and are internationally recognised for combining artisanal mastery with innovative contemporary design.

a highly decorative and collectible example of contemporary german studio glass, combining minimalist geometry, optical sophistication, and impeccable craftsmanship.

contemporary studio glass; german design; op art; minimalist; modernist; abstract; sculptural bowl; art glass; collectible glass; bauhaus inspired; space age aesthetic; contemporary decorative object. This piece has an attribution mark,
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