Welcome.
Bringing Elegance and Calm to Your Space:
Consider introducing both exquisiteness and serenity into your home with this exceptional 'marble'.
True High Art in Marble:
Most marbles promoted as 'high art' do not live up to their reputation. This piece, however, truly embodies high art—and goes well beyond expectations.
The Artisan Behind the Creation:
Glass artisan Kevin O'Grady is the visionary who brought this orb to life. He developed, mastered, and perfected the techniques required for these spectacular creations. His skills are vastly superior to those of his closest competitors. Notably, he is the only craftsman who utilizes 'Vortex Dichroism'.
What does 'Vortex Dichroism' mean? The vortex effect in these orbs creates the illusion of depth. When you gaze into the glass, a vortex seems to extend far into the back—much deeper than the marble's physical dimensions. The illusion makes the vortex appear to reach more than twice the actual depth of the marble.
Understanding Dichroism:
Dichroism, simply put, means that the vortex within the glass displays different, brilliant colors when viewed from various angles. Many people are familiar with how the details in stones or polished wood shimmer and appear to move as the angle of view changes. The included video best illustrates this mesmerizing phenomenon.
Colors and Materials:
This remarkable orb showcases dichroic shades such as peacock metallic blue, shimmering green, rich lavender, and gold. It represents the pinnacle of materials for producing a transparent orb with unrivaled clarity and brilliance, giving it a liquid-like appearance. The underside features a kaleidoscopic array of millefiore ensemble pieces, resulting in one-of-a-kind orbs.
Museum-Worthy Creations:
Some of the names given to these museum-quality pieces include:
• Immortal Sky
• Celestial Peacock
• Creators Prism
• Dreamland
• Hubble's Eye
Many of Kevin O'Grady's works are displayed in museums across Europe, Asia, and the United States. This piece is far more than a simple decorative object—it represents the pinnacle of glass artistry.
Signature and Provenance:
Master O’Grady personally signs and dates each work, embedding his signature as a millefiore piece in the underside of the orb.