"Thermotaxis" Steel and Glass Sculpture by Richard Jolley (b. 1952) artisinal glowing form—possibly representing light or

glowing form—possibly representing light or energy—dominates the top of the composition

"The stories in my paintings tend to be dark

The background features earthy tones that complement the figure

Remembering my very special times with my Mom and Grandmother at the Foley's Department store in downtown Houston

"Thermotaxis" Steel and Glass Sculpture by Richard Jolley (b. 1952) artisinal glowing form—possibly representing light or36H x 48W x 48D In Thermotaxis, master glass artist Richard Jolley orchestrates a compelling visual discourse between industrial grit and fragile elegance. The sculptures title refers to the biological phenomenon of movement toward or away from a thermal stimulusa concept Jolley brilliantly captures through the frozen kinetic energy of glass, a medium born entirely of fire. The piece centers on a rusted steel framework that bridges two contrasting