A contemporary glass sculpture by Elizabeth Ryland Mears. Circa 1990s. Small multi-colored glass sculptures are forged in the shape of twigs. They are spindled together, placed on a metal woven cradle, and suspended on a metal base. Contemporary art echoes elements found in nature. A nod to fold and native art. From a private collection. Measures 10 inches tall, 23 inches long, and 9 inches wide. In very good vintage condition. Elizabeth Ryland Mears s a full time, award winning studio artist. She creates works in glass and mixed media using primarily the glassblowing technique of flamework. She intensively studied that glass technique at Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School and The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. She was a scholarship student at the latter two and has now taught at many of the venues where she was a student, as well as, others. Mears’ creations are represented by galleries throughout the nation and are included in numerous private, corporate, and museum collections.
