Mario Badioli Murano Glass Lovers Sculpture

The work of Murano glass by Badioli honors the ancient tradition of Murano art glass making. At the same time Master Badioli gives a modern twist to his art glass creations (very famous Picasso Heads). In the last century glass artists in Murano through experimentation discovered new ways of mastering the glass. Mario Badioli discovered new shores through playing with sand and fire creating a universal language of art glass. His artistic creations give body to the imagination through spectacular colors and shapes. Creating Badioli Picasso Head Mario Badioli began his career in the early 1950s at a furnace in Murano. The world of ancient art glass making, its secrets, charm and creative atmosphere mesmerized the young Badioli. Mastering the art of glass-making became not only his profession, but passion. He gave form to his emotions by working the liquid glass, giving tears, joys, sacrifices and love with every move he made. MARIO BADIOLI, THE VISIONARY Mario Badioli decided in the 1960s to establish his own furnace, where he could let his creative imagination to run wild without any restriction imposed by society. Having his own furnace made him better understand the art glass market itself, the changes of customer taste. Murano Glass Lovers Sculpture Blue Clear Features Product Type Sculpture Subject People Color Clear Blue Primary Material Glass Manufacturing Type Handmade Dimensions Overall 15'' H x 3.25'' W x 2.5'' D Overall Product Weight 4.425 lb.