Handblown glass is always in-style! This Dark Glass Vase was crafted by multi-disciplinary artist, Gene Kangas (1944-2023). The bubble form sometimes appears black, green, or deep purple depending on surroundings and light. A touch of quality craftsmanship and ancient medium for your home!
Collector's Notes:
Hand Blown Glass Vase, Showing Colors of Purple, Grey and Black depending on light and angle; Signed "Gene Kangas"; circa 1973
Condition: Excellent
Expected wear for age; minor scuffing on surface consistent with age. No visible damage. Inspect images and video.
Size: 7 1/2" height; 4 1/2" width
Gene Kangas (Ohio/NC, 1944-2023).
"Gene Kangas was an artist of extraordinary breadth and vision, whose work transcended traditional boundaries and redefined what it meant to create. Born in Painesville, Ohio, in 1944, Kangas grew up with a deep connection to the natural and industrial landscapes of the Midwest—an influence that permeated his art throughout his career. Best known for his monumental steel sculptures, Kangas created dynamic, site-specific works that combined the raw power of industrial materials with the subtleties of human emotion. His works, such as Snow Fence at Case Western Reserve University and the Hart Crane Memorial in Cleveland, continue to stand as iconic testaments to his ability to marry material and meaning, creating environments that invite reflection, interaction, and connection.
Kangas’s art career began after earning degrees from Miami University and Bowling Green State University, followed by teaching appointments at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He later returned to Ohio to establish the Art, Sculpture, and Glass Blowing programs at Cleveland State University, where he taught for nearly three decades, shaping the next generation of artists. As an educator, Kangas was a thought leader who brought innovative approaches to the classroom, encouraging his students to explore the intersections of art, material science, and cultural commentary." - David Charak
