Etna Vase, Large

The Etna Vase in its large expression arrives as a study in arrested movement — hand-blown art glass shaped into a form that feels simultaneously volcanic and serene, its frosted finish diffusing light with the quiet authority of ground alabaster. At six inches tall and generous in its lateral spread, the proportions are decidedly horizontal, more sculptural object than vessel, commanding a console or library shelf with unhurried confidence. John Richard's execution honors the inherent unpredictability of the glassblower's craft, ensuring that each piece carries within it a singular, unrepeatable character.