Jay Musler - Mask and Knife, 1982, Sculptural Glass Wall Installation Postmodern

An original sculptural glass wall installation titled Mask and Knife (1982) by American studio glass artist Jay Musler. Comprising a large, stylized mask and separate knife element, signed and dated “Musler 82.”  The mask is constructed through layered, textured surfaces in smoky black, bronze, and muted rose tones, with geometric eyes, an elongated nose, and comb-like projections forming the hair, accompanied by a coordinating knife. The work reflects Musler’s distinctive approach to sculptural glass, combining figuration with architectural geometry and imagery drawn from masks, tools, and symbolic objects.  Provenance: From a private estate in Farmington, Michigan. Dimensions: 5.5”h x 13.5”w x 11.25”d (mask) / 9”h x 2.5’w x .5”d (knife). In very good condition. Full condition report available upon request. Jay Musler (b. 1949) is an American studio glass artist associated with the development of sculptural glass in California during the late 20th century. Known for technically complex works that combine blown, cast, cut, and assembled glass, Musler frequently incorporates architectural, figurative, and symbolic imagery into his compositions. His work is represented in major museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corning Museum of Glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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