Cairn Rock Totem in Topaz
Cairn Rock Totem in Topaz

Cairn Rock Totem in Topaz

Art Glass Sculpture (ID: A44757)
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Like the stone landmarks it represents, this blown glass cairn marks the pathways of our lives. The artist shapes each free-blown and solid glass rock by hand, fuses them together, then etches them for a stonelike finish. The luminous translucent colors will show at their best with lots of ambient light or directional back lighting.

Each is unique; size and shape of stones will vary slightly.
  • Signed by the artist
  • Materials: Glass
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Melanie Guernsey-Leppla

Melanie Guernsey-Leppla

"My years working with glass have been a continual exploration inspired both by nature and by the vitreous material itself. "

Whether she is working in the studio with an occasional stray dragonfly, gardening, walking by the river, or traveling, glass artist Melanie Guernsey-Leppla finds inspiration in her observations of the intricacies of nature and her surroundings.

When something of particular interest strikes the artist, she asks herself the simple question, "what if?" and tries to discern how the qualities of the glass would work with the idea. By allowing herself the artistic liberty to try something new based on her own caprice, she often finds herself engaged in new and exciting series of work.

Melanie Guernsey-Leppla has been working professionally with glass since graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in 1986. Her professional career includes shows internationally as well as across the United States. Honors include two fellowship grants from The Creative Glass Center of America and a fellowship grant from the New Jersey Council for the Arts. Her work is included in the Museum of American Craft and the Museum of American Glass as well as numerous important private collections.

Customer Reviews

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Ann
Color/Finish: darker than expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Cairn totem in topaz

The cairn is beautiful and feels good to hold in your hand. Very well constructed. However the color is much darker than what was pictured in the catalog. The piece is lovely but I wish it were much lighter. I would recommend it if you don't mind the darker color.

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LinnyBear
Color/Finish: darker than expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Beautiful. Interesting.

It was much darker than the picture.

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Margaret
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Beautiful design

The cairn rock totem in topaz is absolutely beautiful! We just finished an extensive remodeling of our house and this art adds an amazing dimension to our modern vibe. Very carefully packaged and arrived safely.

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Cairn r.t.i.a.
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Extraordinary and lovely piece.

i've been inspired by Cairns for years and searched for one that touched my heart. Finally I found my glorious Cairn and I am so moved by it's beauty. Seen in the suns light it is breathtaking. Thank you so much for bringing your talent to the world and to my life.

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cairn g.
Color/Finish: darker than expected
Scale/Size: as expected
still like it but .....

love the picture - the actual item is less colorful and flat