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Preston Singletary b.1963

Untitled #S20-29

hot-sculpted and hand-carved glass 21½ h × 5 w × 2 d in (55 × 13 × 5 cm)
estimate: $10,000–16,000
result: $11,875
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This unique glass feather by Preston Singletary shows abstracted Tlingit form line designs and a clear droplet to represent water. The feather started as part of his traveling exhibition Raven and the Box of Daylight (2018–2023) where it originally appeared as a black Raven feather and later during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests the series continued with a balck droplet to represent oil.
All proceeds, including the 25% buyer's premium, benefit the James Renwick Alliance.

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Preston Singletary

Internationally recognized artist Preston Singletary is a glass artist who has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass blowing traditions and Northwest Native art featuring Tlingit designs. He maintains an active schedule by teaching, lecturing and exhibiting internationally with a number of maturing traveling exhibitions. His artworks are included in museum collections suchs as The British Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Seattle Art Museum, the Corning Museum of Glass, the Smithsonian Institution and others. 

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Glass brings another dimension to Native American art. Its luminous quality and shadow effect are like a spirit that appears when the lighting is right.

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JRA Craft Masters of the Medium

The Masters of the Medium is a prestigious Biennial Award that has honored some of the most significant artists in American Craft. Each awardee is recognized for their excellence in craftsmanship, influence in the medium and overall contributions to the field. This coveted honor is celebrated at the JRA Spring Craft Weekend with an Auction, Symposium, Gala and Awards Brunch.

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