A strong understanding of light combined with his ability to recreate organic beauty has allowed Paul Stankard to master capturing the essence of nature in his work. His love of glass as a material is evident, and may be just one of the many reasons why his career has been so successful. The Shops at The Corning Museum of Glass are proud to have cultivated a strong relationship with Mr. Stankard, the result of which is a diverse inventory of his early and recent works spanning over 25 years of working with glass.
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Posts Tagged ‘paperweights’
Celebrate Picture Book Month with books about glass
What do alligators, René Lalique, and contessas have in common? They’re all featured in children’s books about glass. The Rakow Research Library is known for having high-quality resources for glass scholars, collectors, and makers, but did you know the Library … Read more →
In Memory of Leo Kaplan
Leo Kaplan (October 30, 1917 – August 21, 2013) We are saddened to report the passing of Museum Fellow and donor Leo Kaplan. Leo was the world’s leading authority on fine antique French and American paperweights. He and his wife … Read more →
Paperweight Pals inspire a playful song
What do sea turtles have in common with an astronaut? Both are captured in the enchanting glass paperweights featured in Paperweight Pals, a book for very young readers published by the Museum last summer. Written by executive director, Karol B. Wight, … Read more →