Massimo Micheluzzi Murano Glass Poliedro Abstract sculptures 2025
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Massimo Micheluzzi (1957) uses traditional techniques to achieve a uniquely modern aesthetic. He is one of very few contemporary Muranese artists to successfully employ classic murrina and battuto techniques for a disciplined, sober vision.
Reserved forms and color palates, mostly mono or dichromatic, backdrop the fluid movement of his surface carving. Indelibly intertwined with life on these watery islands. Poliedro is a striking fusion of geometric precision and raw materiality. With its flawless polyhedral shape and matte black surface, it evokes the strength of stone while exuding understated sophistication. Crafted from molten glass, the piece is shaped in the furnace and then cold-ground to emphasize its angular edges and textured surface. The result is a dynamic, tactile work where light interacts with the irregularities, giving it a powerful, almost primal energy. His modern designs and ancient techniques bridge old and new, tradition and innovation.
Born in Venice in 1957, Micheluzzi studied art history at Ca' Foscari, the University of Venice. Introduced to the world of glass by the Venini family, in 1993 he began collaborating with Laura de Santillana, granddaughter of Paolo Venini. Within a few years, he was producing works of his own, and in 1998 he had his first exhibition in Milan. Since then, he has exhibited in cities all over the world, including Paris, New York, London, Rotterdam, and Kanazawa, Japan. Amber Poliedro 7” x 5” Black Poliedro 5” x 4”