Negative Crystal Block - "The Hipo" 1ex Unique (2019) Sculpture by Leonard Radu Chioveanu
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Limited Edition (#1/1)
Sculpture,
Glass
on Glass
- Dimensions Height 2in, Width 2.8in / 0.72 kg
- Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
In these technically challenging glass works LRC explores negative space creating small 'worlds' within a solid block of lead crystal.
Dichroic crystal is glass which displays two different colors by undergoing a color change in certain lighting conditions.ț
This is Original Beautiful Art Glass Sculpture handmade and signed by Leonard Radu C and signed LRC. LRC is a Romanian Glass Artist born in the 74's in Norheastern Romania. In 1995 LRC opened his own glass pate de verre studio. Every art piece made is designed by LRC and each piece is unique. Demand for LRC Art Glass has grown significantly as galleries and art collectors worldwide recognise LRC 's unique style. Prices have risen quickly. Buying his art glass is an excellent investment.
Brand new condition with artist’s signature LRC on base.
Size: 5cm x 7cm x 7cm / 716 grams
Size: 1.97 inch x 2.76 inch x 2.76 inch / 1.58 pounds
"Signed LRC" and numbered 1/1 Unique
These are the steps LRC takes to create a Pâte de Cristal Artwork using the Lost Wax Method:
- create a model from wax
- hand build a kiln mould from plaster/silica around the wax model
- steam the wax out of the kiln mould
- weigh and clean the lead crystal, pack in a terracotta pot
- place the kiln mould in the kiln with the terracotta above
- set the kiln controller to desired firing schedule (minimum 1 week)
- unpack the kiln, discard the terracotta pot (1 use only)
- remove the mould from the glass
- grind the base by hand-lapping with four grades of grit
- soak glass in polish dip for 48 hours
- hand polishing and final stage polishing with pumice and cerium oxide
- engrave signature and number piece on the base
Related themes
CrystalNegative Art GlassPate De CristalPate De VerreHippopotamus
Leonard Radu Chioveanu is a multidisciplinary artist. He is famous as a glass artist. In 1995 he opened his own glass pate de cristal studio. Every art piece made is designed by Leonard Radu Chioveanu and each piece is unique. He also creates paintings and photography.
Addressing particularly the themes the animal sculpture, his photography work shows the people's daily life in black and white.
Leonard Radu Chioveanu is born in 1974 in Bucharest Romania. He graduated from UNArte Bucharest, in Romania in 2004. His sculptures are featured in private spaces and are on view in galleries and private collections in Romania, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, USA.
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Nationality:
SWITZERLAND
- Date of birth : 1974
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Swiss Artists
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