Description:

As one of the premier fine craft artists in the United States, Thomas Markusen is dedicated to the excellence and growth of American metalsmithing. During the past three decades, he has established himself using copper, brass, bronze and silver in a variety of forms and concepts. The various colors observed in his work are achieved by the application of patinas, acid based solutions which change the surface of the copper, as well as by the application of heat in varying duration and intensity. The unique work of Thomas Markusen has a timeless appeal. The coarse, fiery grandeur of his hammered copper pieces evokes images of historical metalwork, yet he utilizes distinctly American materials and contemporary forms. Markusen was commissioned to create a set of raspberry patina candleholders for The White House Collection of Contemporary Crafts. He also has pieces in the Vatican Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York City, Wustum Museum in Racine, WI and many private collections. The various patterned incisions, which can be seen throughout Markusen’s 700 Series, are created using a tool called a plasma cutter. A plasma cutter is a type of cutting torch which employs an electrically neutral, highly ionized gas, composed of ions, electrons, and neutral particles, allowing the artist to cut very fine designs in the metal. A dawning appreciation of craft as a valuable art form, and as an aesthetic and cultural expression, has been especially pertinent in the United States where enterprising artisans like Thomas Markusen have revolutionized the Contemporary American Fine Craft/Art Movement. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS

    Dimensions:
  • 5" x 17.5" diameter
  • Condition:
  • Excellent Condition

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September 12, 2017 5:00 PM EDT
East Rochester, NY, US

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