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Paul Stankard (American, b.1943), Berry Bouquet with Spirits Cloistered Botanical, 1992. Flameworked glass.

By Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass | Published April 10, 2020 | Full size is 1280 × 1920 pixels

Paul Stankard (American, b.1943), Berry Bouquet with Spirits Cloistered Botanical, 1992. Flameworked glass.

Commonly referred to as root people, Paul Stankard’s earthen spirits have become a staple of his botanically realistic flameworked paperweights, combining nature with mysticism. His work represents spirituality and the life cycle of nature.

Museum purchase with funds from an anonymous donor

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