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Nostalgic Glasswork

Traditional Techniques Applied to Modern Art Glass Forms

— February 9, 2010 — Art & Design
Orient and Flume Art Glass is a studio of four artists, Bruce Sillars, Scott Beyers, Richard Braley and William Carter. The studio uses traditional glassblowing techniques in combination with other art glass techniques to create vases, paperweights and sculptural forms.

The nostalgic artwork doesn't use molds, it is created off hand from specially formulated glass. Pieces from the glass artists at Orient and Flume are available online and in galleries and shops throughout the world.

Implications - Orient and Flume Art Glass originally developed as a studio by recreating the silver-luster and other aesthetics of classic artists like Tiffany, Steuben, and Loetz. Now they've managed to develop their own aesthetic that has people in the art world talking. That's progress.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Glasswork - Nostalgic glasswork is a growing trend that combines traditional glassblowing techniques with artistic design principles for creating vases, paperweights, and sculptural forms.
2. Off-hand Art Glass Creation - Off-hand art glass creation technique is a rising trend that doesn't use molds, which has great potential for developing unique and personalized forms of art glass.
3. Developing Personalized Aesthetics - Developing personalized aesthetics is a trend that is becoming popular in the art world and has great potential for artists who want to create their own unique style and commercialize it for market demand.
Industry Implications
1. Art Glass - Art glass industry can benefit from the nostalgic glasswork trend by developing personalized aesthetics and creating one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike.
2. Home Decor - Home decor industry can also benefit from the nostalgic glasswork trend by incorporating unique and personalized art glass pieces into their product lineup to attract customers who want to decorate their homes with distinctive design pieces.
3. Art Market - The art market industry can benefit from the off-hand art glass creation technique by offering unique art glass pieces that have a personal touch and collectibility factor for art lovers.
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