Gene Koss (American, b. 1947) – "Ridge Climb" Cast Glass Sculpture, 1999 gold leaf Charlier’s technical execution is incredibly

Charlier’s technical execution is incredibly tactile

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adding a touch of historic charm

adding a layer of intricate verticality that softens the rigidity of the metal

Klebanoff  is a Texas artist born in 1925

Gene Koss (American, b. 1947) – "Ridge Climb" Cast Glass Sculpture, 1999 gold leaf Charlier’s technical execution is incredibly13 1 2"H x 12"W x 3"D A powerful example of contemporary glass art, "Ridge Climb" by renowned sculptor Gene Koss captures the tension between gravity and ascent through its organic, asymmetrical form. This substantial work translates the rugged energy of a landscape into a translucent medium. The piece features a thick, fluid body contrasted by bold, dark linear elements that cut through the visual plane, suggesting the arduous path of a climb. Closer