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Romeo Glass
Minh Martin
"I seek functional elegance—the transformation of raw, formless elements into a distilled beauty that graces everyday life. "
Minh Martin believes the objects we surround ourselves with should engage our affections, pique our imaginations, and elevate our collective identity. He believes that art and craft are the antidotes to throw-away culture, and that by making durable and precious objects, we enrich ourselves and ensuing generations.
Martin uses traditional tools and techniques. Starting with clear glass at 2,000 degrees, he adds detail and color throughout the process using solo techniques mastered over years of experimentation. Metals such as silver and titanium are a signature of his work and create dazzling finishes. His current collections explore surface design utilizing cameo techniques and precious metal enamels.
Martin was born in Saigon, Vietnam and was raised Mennonite in rural Pennsylvania. After studying geophysics at Yale University, he ended up in Santa Barbara, CA where he apprenticed with the great Brioni. After short stints in other glass studios, he returned to the East Coast. He now lives and works in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Minh Martin believes the objects we surround ourselves with should engage our affections, pique our imaginations, and elevate our collective identity. He believes that art and craft are the antidotes to throw-away culture, and that by making durable and precious objects, we enrich ourselves and ensuing generations.
Martin uses traditional tools and techniques. Starting with clear glass at 2,000 degrees, he adds detail and color throughout the process using solo techniques mastered over years of experimentation. Metals such as silver and titanium are a signature of his work and create dazzling finishes. His current collections explore surface design utilizing cameo techniques and precious metal enamels.
Martin was born in Saigon, Vietnam and was raised Mennonite in rural Pennsylvania. After studying geophysics at Yale University, he ended up in Santa Barbara, CA where he apprenticed with the great Brioni. After short stints in other glass studios, he returned to the East Coast. He now lives and works in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Customer Reviews
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Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Elegant! The picture does it no justice.
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Color/Finish: darker than expected
Scale/Size: larger than expected
Mihn Martin's creation is unique & more impressive than expected. With light on it there is a besutiful scheen that highlights the blue glass. It looks larger than its 10" × 5" size.
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Color/Finish: as expected
Lovely piece that is very unusual
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Color/Finish: as expected
When I purchased this product it was 1" shorter than the post showed so I returned it and the artist offered to make it what ever size I wanted it at for the same price. I had them make it 3" taller than the original post and I am very pleased with it. Personally for the original size of 9" tall I don't think it's worth the money. The artist did right by me and I am very pleased, very pretty vase.
