High Volume by John Miller

John Miller believes more can definitely be more. High Volume takes the elegant proportions of the traditional Venetian goblet and turns the volume all the way up. A generous transparent ruby cup balances above a bulbous pink knop, a vivid purple stem, and a broad matching foot. At this scale, an object associated with the dinner table becomes architecture.

Miller is famous for dramatically oversized blown-glass sculptures inspired by American popular culture -- giant goblets, hamburgers, French fries, donuts, and fountain drinks. His work combines formidable hot-shop skill with the wit and exuberance of Pop Art. He has exhibited internationally, spent decades teaching and working at Pilchuck Glass School, and is represented in collections including the Corning Museum of Glass, Museum of Arts and Design, and Museum of Glass.

It is impossible to look at High Volume without smiling -- which is exactly the point. This is serious glassmaking that refuses to take itself too seriously.

Dimensions (in. WxHxD): 14 x 32 x 14

Learn more about the artist at www.johnmillerhotglass.com.

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