Cassini Gyre I A125090 Sterling silver bail and hook-and-eye

Sterling silver bail and hook-and-eye clasp

which dries quickly for a beautifully cracked surface

Artist Steve Main's art glass sculptures reflect his interest in patterns found in nature

they have been cast and finished with a satin texture

this handmade glass platter is composed of more than 250 fused murrini wafers each containing 7 layers of glass

Cassini Gyre I A125090 Sterling silver bail and hook-and-eyeDerived from an original sketch by the artist, "Cassini Gyre I" evokes the quiet motion of celestial bodies and the layered rings of distant planets. The fluid, orbit like line has been translated from drawing into cold rolled steel, preserving the immediacy of the artists hand while introducing the weight and permanence of metal. Its open circular form and sweeping interior lines create a sense of contained movement, recalling the shifting structure