blown and kiln-transformed glass, enameled, gold and silver leaf
Dimensions:
31 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (80.0 x 27.5 x 27.0 cm) footprint: 10 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (27.5 x 27.0 cm) irregular
Type:
Decorative Arts-Glass
Crafts
Date:
1994
Luce Center Label:
In Hot Blooded, Rene Culler investigates sexual relationships, nesting the heavy bowls together to represent layers of flesh. The bloodred color and thornlike protrusions convey passion and danger. The painted surface is cracked and uneven, which contradicts our expectation of glass as having a slick, shiny appearance.
Luce Object Quote:
“Glass can be cruel and dangerous, heavy and ugly, or as fluid and beautiful as frozen water. I’m fascinated by dualities, both in glass and in people.” Rene Culler, 1995
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mary Ann and Jack Katzenmeyer
