California Loop Series #4 (1970)

Marvin Lipofsky

"A pioneer in the nascent glass movement that launched in the late 1960s, Marvin Lipofsky was one of the first artists to transcend the vessel form and explore the sculptural potential of glass. As a teacher at University of California, Berkeley, he was responsible for introducing glassblowing to a new generation. Between 1968 and 1973 Lipofsky created the California Loop Series, now viewed as a milestone in abstract blown glass forms. Encouraged by the openness to materials and spirit of experimentation prevailing among Bay Area artists of this period, Lipofsky freely exploited unconventional materials and techniques such as flocking, paint, and electroplating on his glass sculptures. These materials and processes produced high-keyed colors and textural contrasts, resulting in seductive and tactile surfaces that enhanced the organic shape of the loops. California Loop Series #4 is a compelling example of Lipofsky’s inventive aesthetic."—Jo Lauria, Curator, Golden State of Craft: 1960–1985)

Blown glass, paint, rayon flocking, flotation foam, epoxy 10.5 x 14.5 x 8 in
Courtesy of the artist

Jim Bassler Installing Weaving (1982)

Jim Bassler

Fiber
Photograph by Don Reese

Ralph Bacerra with Insect Form (date unknown)

Ralph Bacerra

Clay
Courtesy of Cindy Bass. Photograph by Tony Cuñha

Untitled (ca. 1965)

Marguerite Wildenhain

Clay
Courtesy of Forrest L. Merrill. Photograph by M. Lee Fatherree

Ate by Ate (1967)

Merry Renk

Metal
Courtesy of Forrest L. Merrill. Photograph by M. Lee Fatherree

Edison Table Lamp (1968)

Charles Hollis Jones

Acrylic

Untitled (ca. mid-1960s)

Ruth Asawa

Metal
Courtesy of Forrest L. Merrill

Flowers (ca. 1965)

Gere Kavanaugh

Fiber
Photograph by Jay Oligny

Sam Maloof with Miniature Rocker (date unknown)

Sam Maloof

Image courtesy of Beverly Maloof

Wishbone Chair (1972)

Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Wood 22 x 31 1/4 x 22 1/2 in
Courtesy of Forrest L. Merrill and Tripp Carpenter

The Game Table (date unknown)

John Cederquist

Wood: maple, purple heart, inlay, dye, birch plywood 48 x 32 x 21 in
Courtesy of the artist. Photograph by Mike Sasso