Cane Studies No. 29: C.15-2019

Titles

Cane Studies No. 29

Maker(s)

Maker: Wilson, Clare L.

Entities

• Bowl
• Vessel

Categories

• Studio glass
• Blown glass

Description

Clear glass vase with white cane work, blown.

Depressed spherical glass vessel with very small flat base and circular opening at the top. Made from clear glass decorated with fine white canes laid vertically in clusters, such that the pattern separates into ten segments and swirls at the top, and crossed by three wide bands of clustered canes on the lower third. The pattern continues to a point at the base.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Contemporary Applied Arts, Paddington Steet, W1.

Legal notes

Given by Nicholas and Judith Goodison through The Art Fund

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-11-25) by Goodison, Nicholas and Judith

Dating

21st Century, Early
Elizabeth II
2018 CE - 2019 CE

Note

Caneworking is an ancient technique first used in southern Italy and later developed on the island of Murano. Here, long fine rods (or canes) of white glass have been used to create the intricate pattern.

Clare Wilson (b. 1985) studied at Edinburgh College of Art and in Australia. Now based in the Lake District, she continues to travel widely to work with other skilled makers. She works primarily with cane and murrine techniques, making functional art objects. She is drawn to cane work by the technical challenge it poses and the infinite design possibilities. Her muted palette and frenetic patterning makes her vessels seem exceptionally light and delicate, despite their weight.