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Blue Bear

Blue Bear

 
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Object Name: 
Vessel
Title: 
Blue Bear
Department
Modern
Maker(s)
Marioni, Dante ((American, b. 1964)), Maker
Mitchell, Jeffry ((American, b. 1958)), Maker
Place Made: 
United States, WA, Stanwood
Date: 
1998
Color
Colorless, translucent periwinkle blue, amethyst
AAT
colorless
Technique
blown
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 39 cm, W: 28.6 cm, D: 29.6 cm
Accession Number: 
2002.4.22
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Colorless, translucent periwinkle blue, and amethyst glass; blown and sculpted. Standing sculpture in the shape of a blue bear with dark amethyst, almost black ears, nose/mouth, arms and 3 legs.
Label Text
Mitchell is a sculptor who has crossed over into the world of craft, and specifically into the world of the adorable collectible. Sincere and heroic in their way, his sculptures explore the elements of pathos, comedy, and tragedy that are inherent in kitsch. This is the first work by Mitchell to enter the Museum’s collection.
Inscription
Jeffry Mitchell/ 1988
Signature
:
Underside of body near punti mark
Provenance
Elliott Brown Gallery ((Kate Elliott)), Source
2002-07-24

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Exhibitions

Favorites From the Contemporary Glass Collection
Venue(s)
Corning Museum of Glass
Changing Exhibitions Gallery

Publications

Recent Important Acquisitions, 45 (2003) illustrated, p. 225, fig. 50;

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