Seascape Portal P00736-P00421 and riveted sterling silver discs

and riveted sterling silver discs and sterling silver post backs

A textured sterling silver base adds wonderful contrast

Each tile measures 8" square

The original artwork is silk-screened and foiled by hand

Stand can be pushed directly in the ground

Seascape Portal P00736-P00421 and riveted sterling silver discsInspired by the coral reefs and oceanic environments, this art glass sculpture is formed using layers of clear and colored glasses: first, the murrini tiles are made, along with the spiraling cane. The cane and murrini are preheated to over 1000 degrees before being applied to the blue background of the main body of the piece. Once they are applied and melted in, more layers of clear glass are used to encase the colors. After all the layers are on,