Nidi, semi e fusi

A grouping of five nidi, semi, and fusi resting in or among baskets. All glass pieces are transparent aubergine, clear, or straw colored. The surfaces are battuto with applied gold leaf throughout. The corolle, baskets, and other elements are handwoven in hemp by the artist.

8 in. long (20.3 cm)
8 in. long (20.3 cm)
8 in. long (20.3 cm)
13 in. long (33 cm)
13 in. long (33 cm)

Exhibitions:
1996, Venice, Venezia Aperto Vetro;
1998, Venice, Venezia Aperto Vetro;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
International New Glass, 1996, p. 101; International New Glass, 1998, p. 59;
New tradition…, 1998, pp. 28-33; Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 163;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 199; D. Klein, 2001, p. 31.