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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Blenko Designers - John Nickerson (#2 in a series of 6)

Blenko Designers
John Nickerson, 1970-1974 (years at Blenko)
John Nickerson was named a 2006 Niche Award finalist for Dancing Ungulae and Hinged-Lid Ritual Vessel. The Niche Awards recognize outstanding creative achievements of American The following examples of John Nickerson's current work can be seen at www.blenkoproject.org. Dancing Ungulae
Hinged-Lid Ritual Vessel

Listening Post
Sailing with Don Quixot

Examples of Nickerson's work at BLENKO can be found on many Blenko inspired web sites. At Blenko Nickerson focused on functional designs that could be mass produced. His current body of work is more reflective of his personal unique ability to combine vivid color with architectural form. No two pieces are exactly the same.
Nickerson's one of a kind, glass sculptures are not only artistic but affordable, and are classic and pure enough to work well in any home.
Also visit http://www.nickersonglassworks.com/

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

THANKYOUHILLARY
I OWN SEVERAL AFTERBLENKO JN PIECES.
HIS DESIGNS ARE 'AWESOME'
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT AFFORDABLE, IT COST ME 3 WEEKS SALARY.
PAUL J.