Gene Koss (American, b. 1947) – "Ridge Climb" Cast Glass Sculpture, 1999 gold leaf adding a touch of historic

adding a touch of historic charm

draws inspiration from her love of nature

offering a timeless window into a vanishing way of American life

An elegant study in negative space and curvilinear form

Gene Koss (American, b. 1947) – "Ridge Climb" Cast Glass Sculpture, 1999 gold leaf adding a touch of historic13 1 2"H x 12"W x 3"D A powerful example of contemporary glass art, "Ridge Climb" by renowned sculptor Gene Koss captures the tension between gravity and ascent through its organic, asymmetrical form. This substantial work translates the rugged energy of a landscape into a translucent medium. The piece features a thick, fluid body contrasted by bold, dark linear elements that cut through the visual plane, suggesting the arduous path of a climb. Closer