Dichroic Glass

Art

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

" Dichroic Glass "

Entry/Object ID

2004.3.27

Description

Clear flame with blue purple green, pink and yellow peacock design Rollin Karg, is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical manner. He brings the glass to life through his dynamic use of color, especially dichroic colors – a color that transmits one color while reflecting another – which adds a unique dimension to the piece. While Karg prefers to use traditional techniques of glassmaking that are thousands of years old, he also adds his own inventive techniques to each project. It is amazing and awe-inspiring to watch him create massive works of art through the use of a five-foot blowpipe. Although Karg spent the first part of his career as an industrial engineer, photographer, potter and woodworker before becoming a full time glass artist in 1983, he has quickly gained notoriety for his contribution to the world of glass art. He has won many awards in competitions and shows throughout the United States and his work has been shown at galleries and exhibitions throughout most of North America.

Collection

Suomynona Glass Collection, Suomynona Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2004.3

Source or Donor

Suomynona Glass Collection

Acquisition Method

Donation

Other Name

" Dichroic Glass"

Location

Location

Cabinet

Case# 57

Wall

East

Hallway

Discovery Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent