Angel Tear 2010

Lino Tagliapietra blew this "Angel Tear" out of glass. It's a world of color – blues, reds, and yellows all swirled together in this incredible teardrop shape. I'm just picturing Lino in his studio, right? The heat, the focus, the way he coaxes the glass, like it's a living thing. What's he thinking as he blows? Does he see the angel before it takes shape? Does he feel it? I bet the glass whispers secrets as it melts and bends. See how the colors layer? It’s not just about the hues themselves, but how they play off each other, creating depth, a sense of movement. The texture, the way the light catches, it’s all part of the story. And that long, elegant neck – it's like he's reaching for something, an answer, a connection. Maybe he's in conversation with other glassblowers, or sculptors, or even painters. We're all just riffing off each other, trying to make sense of the world, one brushstroke, one breath at a time. It’s about the energy, the intention, the sheer joy of making something beautiful and letting it speak for itself.