Big Glass Ornaments ‘Green Paradiso’ Large Tall Stoneform by Peter Layton

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L: 14cm x D: 7cm x H: 31.5cm
4 kg

Big Glass Ornaments ‘Green Paradiso’ Large Tall Stoneform by Peter Layton

Big glass ornaments from the Green ‘Paradiso’ series by Peter Layton are the perfect purchase for homes that lack light and vibrancy. Dazzling green and magenta are used as the backdrop for these theatrical pieces. In the foreground, you will see tendrils of electric blue and green dancing in the light. Vibrant and bold, these glass ornaments are as dramatic as a carnival parade.

There is nowhere more evident that theatre plays a part in glass blowing than in this stunning tall stoneform from the green ‘Paradiso’ series. The pattern of colours in this piece is entirely unique, each existing in perfect harmony with its neighbour. If you love big glass ornaments and are looking for something that is bold, vibrant, and electrifying, the green ‘Paradiso’ series is for you. A riotous series of the richest and boldest patterns and colours, green ‘Paradiso’ is certainly not as soft as the colour would suggest.

N.B. Each piece is unique and and personally signed by Peter Layton.

Big Glass Ornaments Artist

It is hard to know where to start when you are beginning the biography of an internationally renowned, living legend. When Boha Glass set up a virtual shop in 2010, Peter Layton was one of those names that rang in your ear with a hallowed tone. Since first seeing his undulating, reef-coloured glass artistry we have been smitten, like love-struck teenagers.

Peter was born in Prague in 1937, but his family settled in Bradford after fleeing the Nazis when Peter was just two years old. He grew up in West Yorkshire and discovered his love of the Arts, in part, thanks to his grandfather.

His school encouraged his talent for art and he became good friends with David Hockney. Peter went on to Bradford Technical College to study textiles whilst working in the rag trade between classes. He then did his stint of National Service, followed by a year on a kibbutz, before linking back up with Hockney at Bradford College of Art.

Here he abandoned textiles and painting in favour of ceramics at the Central School of Art in London. However, whilst teaching ceramics at the University of Iowa, Peter fell in love with the medium of glass. While teaching there he met an acquaintance of the pioneering Studio Glass artist Harvey Littleton. Peter improved his skills of glass artistry, however after an initial explosion and a badly burnt hand, Peter nearly gave up glass blowing for good. Thankfully, he persevered and set up the London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery in 1976. This studio is now one of the world’s foremost glassmaking centres; bang in the middle of London. From this very studio, Peter produces handcrafted big glass ornaments like this stunning large V form.

 

Weight 4 kg
Dimensions 14 × 7 × 31.5 cm

1 review for Big Glass Ornaments ‘Green Paradiso’ Large Tall Stoneform by Peter Layton

  1. Langham

    We fell in love with the look of this piece while searching the Boha site for some unique glass pieces and we were not disappointed when it arrived. An unusual and striking piece which has already attracted attention from visitors to our home.

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