Janus Series

Janus Series, by Martin Blank, on display SCC

Janus Series, by Martin Blank, on display SCC

Name/Title

Janus Series

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.1

Type of Sculpture

Blown Glass

Artwork Details

Medium

Art Glass

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Pilchuck Glass School

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Martin Blank

Role

Glass Artist

Role

Glass Artist

Manufacturer

Martin Blank

Date made

1989

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

19 in

Depth

21 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

Martin Blank’s work is epitomized by the juxtaposition of elements, in shape and color. This piece has a central cylinder, and a wrapping spiral, whose joined shape is just as impactful as the resulting negative space. The orange and blue colors are complementary, meaning they exist opposite each other on the color wheel, and have the highest level of contrast between the 2 hues. This makes them easier for the observer to see.