" On The Ridge" Glass Sculpture by Gene Koss (b. 1947) oval Created during a decade of

Created during a decade of profound creative evolution

Graceful bamboo-carved arms extend from the central standard

My work is really about freedom of thought

Reflecting the tartaruga or tortoiseshell style that became a staple of Italian luxury export

" On The Ridge" Glass Sculpture by Gene Koss (b. 1947) oval Created during a decade of12 1 4W x 9H x 4D A powerful example of contemporary glass art, "On the Ridge" by renowned sculptor Gene Koss captures the expansive narrative of the American landscape through its organic, asymmetrical form. This substantial 1984 work translates the rugged energy of a topography into a translucent medium, expanding upward from a dense, weighted base into a wide, undulating crown. The piece features a thick, fluid body shifting between smoky champagne