Josiah McElheny
Josiah McElheny, born in 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, explored art at the Rhode Island School of Design, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1989.
Born: 1966, Boston, Massachusetts
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Recognition
Conceptual artist recognized for his blown glass sculptures and influenced by minimalists with big ideas like Donald Judd. McElheny has been exhibited in the MoMA, Guggenheim, Reina Sofia.
Intent
The glass is reminiscent of "Cristalloware" which was developed at a time wehn philosophers were debating the universe and its finiteness. This questioning laid the groundwork for the Big Bang Theory.
Composition
Ten photogravures derived from blown glass discs, each print sets the disc against a black background to evoke an infinity pattern.
Ceres Take
Well renown artist and this print series is perfect for a collector with an eye for the constellation.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Etching
Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....
