William Morris: Native Species
$60.00
An abiding theme in Stroemple’s art collection is the representation of the natural world as seen through the eyes of artists. His collection encompasses broad interests, including Japanese Meiji ceramics and bronzes—an inspiration for Native Species—along with nineteenth-century American paintings and Native American beadwork.
—Michael W. Monroe, Director Bellevue Arts Museum
Blown glass art and the dramatic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest merge in the temperaments of artist William Morris and art collector George Stroemple, both committed outdoorsmen with a deep respect for the beauty of their region. Together, Morris and Stroemple planned a series of thirty-eight glass vessels inspired by the flora and fauna of the Cascade Mountains. Crisply illustrated with more than 100 detailed photographs of the artworks, this book explores the origin of the Native Species series. William Morris, one of the most highly skilled glass artists working today, has created an original, elegant, and fully realized world in this collection.