Canyon Series Sculptural Object

The intense color patterns of these pieces are created by laying out hand-pulled cane (small glass rods) in mosaic-like patterns. These are placed on a heated marver, which is then heated until the glass rods are brought up to the same temperature as the blowpipe. As the blowpipe is rolled across the marver, it picks up the design onto the core of colored glass. Several more layers are added on top of that gather. The process of adding more layers of class is called casing. This process adds depth to the blown glass art. Steven Main's work reflects his interest in the patterns found in nature, like striations in rocks, variegated forest tints and shades, and countless other visual rhythms of the planet. The Canyon Series is inspired by the colors, patterns, and textures of the desert southwest.