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Reconnoiter (v./n., WRECK-un-NOY-turr)
To make a military observation of an area to gain information, especially ahead of an invasion. Nearly equivalent to reconnaissance, but more turnt up.
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Internal Fire Glass
Scott Pernicka creates incredible blown glass orbs like the one above. Pernicka calls these spheres "vortex marbles."
My main concentration, and what has gained me the most notoriety, are vortex marbles. These perfectly round sphere with spirals of color, play with optics and physics to create visual depths that transcend the physicality of the piece itself.
With meticulous rigor, I use a flameworking process to melt and shape high-quality Borosilicate glass at temperatures over 3000 degrees. Color is added using different types of crystallized metal and metal oxides.
I view my work as tangible way to capture magic and wonder and contain it a handheld illusion with no curtain to hide behind.
More recently, Pernicka has created vortex spheres that feature stars, planets, and galaxies:
Pernicka's work is available on his website, internalfireglass.com, and will be on display near Philadelphia at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival from November 3–5 and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show from November 9–12.
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