Therman Statom (American, b. 1953), Untitled (Glass Ladder and Three House Wall Installation)

Late 20th century, multi-part mixed media wall sculpture, including glass, acrylic, pastel, graphite, and aluminum wall panel, unsigned.

60 3/4 x 42 x 15 1/2 in.

After an experimental glass blowing session with Dale Chihuly, Therman was soon hooked on the spontaneity of glass blowing and its limitless possibilities. He went on to pursue studies at Pilchuck Glass School during its inaugural year, completing a BFA in 1974 from RISD, and later studied at the Pratt Institute of Art & Design.

Therman is most notably known as a pioneer of the contemporary glass movement for his life-size glass ladders, chairs, tables, constructed box-like paintings, and small scale houses; all created through the technique of gluing glass plate together. Sandblasted surfaces become a canvas for spontaneous vibrant colors and line work, which take nuances from Abstract Expressionism and concepts of Minimalism, while simultaneously incorporating a twist by using blown-glass elements and found objects.

Some small chips to the ladder panel case and small flea bites to a few edges of the house structures; paint abrasions to the aluminum ladder mounts.

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