Megaplanet. Josh Simpson (American, b. 1949). United States, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 2006. Multiple layers, hot-worked; flameworked, fused murrine, dichroic glass, blown elements; applied cane drawing, decoration, and gold and silver foils; engraved. H. 31.2 cm, Diam. (max) 33.5 cm. Collection of The Corning Museum of Glass (2006.4.154). Photo: Nicholas Williams and Andrew Fortune. See more images from "Worlds Within"
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November 16, 2006 – March 18, 2007
West Bridge Gallery
Art forms by their very nature evolve over time, undergoing significant transformations depending on the cultural climate of the period. “Worlds Within” examines the transformation of the glass paperweight from the mid-19th century to the present day.
More than 180 paperweights and paperweight-related items from around the world illustrate a variety of significant changes in paperweight making since 1845, including experimentation with new forms and techniques, and the development of the idea of the paperweight as a microcosm containing artistically rendered scenes and figures.
The exhibition is curated by Laura Cotton , curatorial research assistant.