Gary Zack has been involved with glass since 1978, as a successful commission stained artist and, more recently, as a blown glass artist, in Upstate New York. Zack has been involved with blown glass since 1994, and is mostly self-taught. His love of hot glass is founded on the immediacy and spontaneous nature of the material, as well as the interplay of color and light.
Zack creates sculptural vessels, vases, paperweight forms, and perfume bottles, using traditional glassworking methods. He incorporates 23k gold, dichroic glass and canes in many of his designs. His work is found in galleries across the United States.
| COLOR POT SERIES These crayon-colored vessel forms are the first in the vibrant color Pot Series, involving the use of rich, saturated colors, dichroic inclusions and 23k gold surface applications. These forms require multiple layers of color in order to maintain the vivid contrast between the interior and exterior surfaces. A painterly application of black threads gives the vessels a sketchbook quality. FORMS: 8” diameter Large, 7” diameter Medium and 6” diameter Small Open Forms COLORS: amethyst, medium blue, cobalt, emerald, gold, moss, ruby, turquoise, yellow, salmon, lime and black |
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| POD SERIES These striking amphora-shaped forms are part of the vibrant color Pot Series, involving the use of rich, saturated colors, dichroic inclusions and 23k gold surface applications. These forms require multiple layers of color in order to maintain the vivid contrast between the interior and exterior surfaces. While most stand on their own footed base, some are supported by metal bases. Height: 13” to 14” approx. without base COLORS: amethyst, medium blue, cobalt, emerald, gold, moss, ruby, turquoise, yellow, salmon, lime and black |
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| CORAL SERIES The inspiration for Gary Zack’s Coral Series was born a few years ago, during a trip that took him to the clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Experiencing the reefs and abundant sea life first hand left an indelible impression. Layers of color and small, abstract details have always been present in Zack’s work. The elements he uses in this series play off the theme of fish and underwater formations. AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING FORMS: Miniweight, 2” diam. Round Weight, 3”diam. Freeform Weight, 5”tall Freeform Perfume, 4”tall Disk Weight, 5”x5” Cased Vase, various sizes COLORS: black, amethyst, cobalt, moss, ruby, turquoise |
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| TRANSPARENT FOOTED VESSELS SEAHORSE VESSELS Seahorse Series, using transparent colors shaped with an optic mold that yields a graceful texture. Average height is 18”, various colors. |
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| COCOON SERIES Gary Zack’s Cocoon Series envelopes rich, transparent colored forms in a web of spun clear glass threads. Varied in form, these vessels sparkle as light is captured on the textured surface. Zack has been involved with glass since 1979, as a successful commission stained glass artist. In addition to his continuing involvement with architectural glass, he now operates his own hot glass studio in Saratoga Springs. Each piece is individually handmade and signed by the artist. Various sizes, shapes and colors |
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| CIRCUS SERIES The Circus Series is spontaneous and fun loving, with freeform shapes and clown-like demeanor. Transparent, multicolored polka dots of are scattered randomly upon a translucent, butter-colored background. The forms are topped with delicate applications of black and colored threads. These pieces are best suited for those with a sense of humor. FORMS: Freeform in one size, varied shapes COLORS: multi color on a buttery translucent background |
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