The Glass Dimension

As Czechoslovakian art students, Stanislav Libensky and Jaroslava Brychtova, met over four decades ago, discovered a similar interest in glass sculpture, and, in time, rose to prominence as two of the premier glass sculptors in the world. Terry Moyemont's loving profile charts the history of Libensky and Brychtova's extraordinary collaboration, and shows viewers the process involved in the creation of a piece. Stanislav draws the concept on paper, Jaroslava molds it into clay, and together they transform the idea into a glass sculpture. Often towering, these magnificent sculptures in multi-colored brilliance truly add a new dimension to sculpture--because the glass mediates the light in strange and exciting ways. Interviews with such notable glass artists as Dale Chihuly pay tribute to the influence of Libensky and Brychtova, while also acknowledging the difficulties they faced working under the Communist regime. Interesting stories and incredible works of art make for a pleasant hour in the company of two legends in the art world. Recommended for libraries with large art collections. (R. Pitman)