"Little Rock River" by Jon Kuhn, 1979-1980
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Glass artist Jon Kuhn is widely known for his prismatic and sometimes kinetic sculptures. However, his early work draws inspiration from rocks and other organic materials. In his River Rock series, a vividly colored glass core is covered with a matte surface layer that allows only hints at what is inside.
Glass artist Jon Kuhn is widely known for his prismatic and sometimes kinetic sculptures. However, his early work draws inspiration from rocks and other organic materials. In his River Rock series, a vividly colored glass core is covered with a matte surface layer that allows only hints at what is inside.
Artifact
Sculpture (Visual work)
Date Made
1979-1980
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery
Object ID
2015.92.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bruce and Ann Bachmann.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Beige (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 5 in
Volume: 0.07 cu. ft. (Storage volume: 0.25 cu. ft.)
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