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Dylan Martinez Limited Edition Goldfish Cracker Water Bag (240)- For Sale

Dylan Martinez
Dylan Martinez - Limited Edition Goldfish Cracker Water Bag (240)-, 2024, `Hand blown glass sculpture with ceramic fish el...

Limited Edition Goldfish Cracker Water Bag (240)-, 2024

`Hand blown glass sculpture with ceramic fish element

12 x 6 x 4 1/4 in 30.5 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm

This hand-blown glass sculpture transforms the humble childhood snack bag into an unexpectedly elegant art object. Martinez captures the translucent, water-filled quality of a goldfish cracker bag with remarkable technical precision, the glass appearing to hold liquid in suspended animation. A ceramic fish element floats within the crystalline form, creating a playful juxtaposition between the organic and the manufactured. The piece measures twelve inches in height, with the glass displaying subtle variations in thickness that catch and refract light, mimicking the way water distorts our view of objects within it. The work represents Martinez's ongoing exploration of nostalgia and consumer culture through elevated craft techniques. By rendering an ephemeral, disposable object in precious materials, the artist invites collectors to reconsider the intersection of memory, commodity, and value. This limited edition piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship while maintaining the whimsical sensibility that has made Martinez's work increasingly sought after by contemporary collectors. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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