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Eric Bladholm
The colors and textures of nature are the departure points for many of Bladholm's innovative explorations with blown glass. Summers in Door County, Wisconsin, as a child, and extensive travels in Europe have influenced his work.
Eric Bladholm's blown glass designs involve multiple sections, usually a base piece and a custom-fitted sculptural lid. At their smallest, these pieces resemble their functional relatives, the perfume bottle. At their wildest, mold-blown glass is utilized to create abstract/industrial shapes that are presented in an organic cast metal base.
Bladholm got his start in glass and art early. At age 11, his older sister taught him how to make stained and leaded glass, which he pursued until he discovered the art of glassblowing in college. After completing his BFA in fine art and glass at California College of Arts and Crafts, he spent a season in Europe working with several renowned glass masters. He then returned to Chicago to meet the challenges of building a studio of his own.
Customer Reviews
Two years ago, I wrote a review of this piece. I listed craftsmanship, color and substantive presentation as key elements in its attraction for me. A piece becomes artwork when you realize how your view of it changes with time. Originally, I was somewhat abashed at its size/weight and decided that our console in the family room would best handle its display. Since then, Wildflowers has graced the center of our dining room table, our coffee table in the great room, and a bedside table to cheer me when I was ill. It has passed the test of time in art years and become an integral part of our Bladholm glass collection. I recommend with a full heart that you consider this piece for yours.
This art piece has become the focal point of our glass collection. The overall presentation is simply breathtaking: this is a piece that overwhelms the spirit. Colors are bright and true, details are lovingly crafted.
What a joy it must have been for Eric to design this. 5 stars with heartfelt applause.
Eric is a creator of masterpieces! The cylinder exceeded all my expectations. Thank you for bringing a slice of beauty into my home.
This unique vase with its intricately made stopper is absolutely outstanding. Gorgeous execution, just flawless. The primary color is a luscious fuchsia with white, black and gold accents, refreshingly different. A very heavy piece also, as the glass is thick and opaque. Well padded and carefully packed. It looks terrific in a matte black niche offset with white stacked stone. I'm delighted. You won't be disappointed!
