"Structure 25" by Howard Ben Tre, 1985
Add to SetSummary
Howard Ben Tré took a unique path in the studio glass world when he exchanged traditional glassblowing techniques to cast monumental sculptures of solid glass. The rough glass surface of this piece has patinated sheet copper attached giving it a weathered look. Ben Tré states, "I hope that people without any history of looking at art, can be drawn in, and have a connection to it."
Howard Ben Tré took a unique path in the studio glass world when he exchanged traditional glassblowing techniques to cast monumental sculptures of solid glass. The rough glass surface of this piece has patinated sheet copper attached giving it a weathered look. Ben Tré states, "I hope that people without any history of looking at art, can be drawn in, and have a connection to it."
Artifact
Sculpture (Visual work)
Date Made
1985
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery
Object ID
2015.92.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bruce and Ann Bachmann.
Material
Glass (Material)
Copper (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 49 in (incl base plinth)
Width: 17 in (base)
Depth: 20 in (base)
Weight: 550 lbs
Volume: 3.68 cu. ft. (Storage volume: 6.52 cu. ft.)
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
