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The Pyramid, a prominent feature of the San Francisco skyline, showcases its unique geometric design illuminated under evening skies.
I did this design not long ago--it sold so I've done another.
Two shades of amber Waterglass for the center leaves along with dark amber glue chip glass for the background and very dark brown textured glass for the border.
Measures 13 3/4 inches diameter, nearly 35cm.
Same piece in both photos with different amounts of back light.
Wooden releif ceiling of stars with gilding and paint. Moroccan, 16th Century AD., Islamic Art Galleries. Metropolitan Museum, New York, New York, USA. Copyright 2017, James A. Glazier
Colored with fine-line pens. Drawing from a book named "Stress Less Coloring: Mosaic Patterns."
Thanks for viewing. Your comments appreciated.
This is the box for a single Magic-Cube consits of 12 individual Pyramids. Each one connected on two sides and carrying rare-earth magnets to help stabilize the major structures. A single Cube has 36 magnets. There are 5 major shapes that will „fall into place“, meaning the magnets will pull it together and no hinge is left flexible. As a toy the Cube posesses the challenge of a Riddle to unlock the different Shapes or to find the paths of shortest movement between them. As Art it can be left Standing, or with the supplied Wallmount, be displayed as a hanging Object. The beauty of this dissection, displayed in Numbers, are the different sidelengths of a Single Pyramid. Namely: One, Sqareroot of Two and Half Squareroot of Three.
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Carved circles in interior of tomb. Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, Passage tomb, Neolithic, 3rd or 4th Millenium BC. Valverde, Evora, Portugal. Copyright 2023, James A. Glazier
The yellow paint on the stairs' risers was intended to warn people that stairs are present, not to complement the artwork. Unfortunately!!
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In downtown Albany, New York, on August 28th, 2016, outside the Capital Repertory Theatre on the east side of North Pearl Street (New York State Route 32), north of Sheridan Avenue.
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Drawn with Micron.01 pen on 7" x 5" acid free 130 lb. multi-media paper. Hand drawn with Micron .01 & .005 pens. Shaded with #2 Pencil. Thanks for viewing. Comments and fav's appreciated.
The tiles for this beautiful peacock fountain were made by Malibu Potteries, a ceramic tile manufacturer located on the Rancho Malibu.
The Rancho Malibu had been purchased in 1891 by Fredrick Hastings Rindge and his wife, May. The Rancho was a 22 mile slice of unspoilt paradise bounded by the Malibu Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
In 1926, May Rindge stated the Malibu Potteries. She had discovered that the Rancho was rich in the natural resources, red and buff burning clays, needed to manufacture high-grade ceramic tile. The Potteries, carried a full line of tile for almost every architectural purpose, exterior and interior. The tiles of the Malibu Potteries are among the most beautiful, finely detailed, and well executed pieces of their kind ever manufactured locally. Their production was distinguished by the specialization in reproductions of European hand decorated tiles, specifically designs from the Islamic sacred art tradition of Saracen and Moorish decorative tile. The designs, inspired by Islamic craftsmen, consist of primarily abstract patterns and geometric forms including stylized plant forms. It is not generally known how the Potteries gained access to these designs. It seems that some designs were copied from books while some were obtained from people who traveled in Europe.
The tile was used extensively at the residence of May's daughter, Rhoda Rindge Adamson, for the Adamson Beach House. The architect for the beach house was Stiles Clements of Morgan , Walls and Clements. The Adamson House was designed in a Mediterranean style with authentic Moorish and Spanish details throughout. The house is a masterpiece in the use of architectural decorative tile, also custom-designed for this house. It is used on the exterior and interior and is the dominant motif of the building. It is used for floor coverings, wainscoting, fireplaces, wall and ceiling surfaces, outdoor terraces and fountains, built in benches, the swimming pool and bath house. The designs are numerous and exquisite in their detail, beauty, color, craftsmanship, and variety.
In 1968, the Adamson Beach House and 13 acres of gardens and beaches, now designated on the National Register of Historic Sites as well as the State Register of Historic Places, were acquired by the State of California to add to and expand Malibu Lagoon State Park. The Adamson Beach House serves as the greatest surviving testimony to the artistry of Malibu Potteries' dazzling production.
The red-brick facade of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art stands bold and geometric beneath a perfectly blue sky. Designed by Mario Botta and later expanded by Snøhetta, SFMOMA’s distinctive architecture cuts a strong silhouette against the skyline, flanked by soaring downtown towers. The circular oculus peeks just above the roofline, hinting at the museum’s light-filled atrium within. Seen from street level, the building feels both monumental and accessible—an icon of contemporary culture nestled in the heart of SoMa. On days like this, the museum seems to glow with the same creative energy it houses inside.
Engraved Standing Stone with spiral (snake?) design. Cromlech of Almendres, Granite, Neolithic, 3rd or 4th Millenium BC. Almendras, Evora, Portugal. Copyright 2023, James A. Glazier
Decorated bronze mount with engraved triple-spiral fractal Celtic Knot design. From Donore, County Meath. Irish, Early 8th Century AD. National Museum. Dublin, Ireland. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier
Discover the captivating ART OF NOISE exhibit at SFMOMA, where sound and art merge in a unique sensory experience. This striking installation, housed within one of San Francisco’s most iconic modern art museums, invites visitors to engage with the architecture of sound. Positioned in a minimalist, dimly lit room, the exhibit features two towering, industrial speaker structures flanking a central setup of massive subwoofers. These sculptures are as visually imposing as they are aurally immersive, evoking both a retro aesthetic and cutting-edge sound engineering. The room’s acoustics are finely tuned to deliver a powerful auditory experience that draws inspiration from the evolution of music technology over the decades.
This exhibit is more than just a nod to avant-garde sound systems; it’s an homage to the pioneers of noise art, particularly the Futurist movement of the early 20th century. The clean, geometric shapes of the speakers reflect the utilitarian design ethos of the era, blending form and function in a way that serves both artistic and technical purposes. Inside SFMOMA’s architectural marvel, designed by Mario Botta and expanded by Snøhetta, the contrast between the museum’s modern lines and the raw industrial aesthetics of the exhibit heightens the visitor’s immersion into the world of sound as a tactile and visual experience.
Don’t miss this chance to experience sound like never before, where art, history, and architecture converge at The ART OF NOISE. Whether you're an audiophile or a casual visitor, this exhibit offers a thought-provoking exploration of how we perceive and engage with sound in a museum setting.
This is a single Magic-Cube consits of 12 individual Pyramids. Each one connected on two sides and carrying rare-earth magnets to help stabilize the major structures. A single Cube has 36 magnets. There are 5 major shapes that will „fall into place“, meaning the magnets will pull it together and no hinge is left flexible. As a toy the Cube posesses the challenge of a Riddle to unlock the different Shapes or to find the paths of shortest movement between them. As Art it can be left Standing, or with the supplied Wallmount, be displayed as a hanging Object. The beauty of this dissection, displayed in Numbers, are the different sidelengths of a Single Pyramid. Namely: One, Sqareroot of Two and Half Squareroot of Three.
Want to see the transformation of a single Magic "Planet" Geocube? Go to vimeo.com/user23706515/geobender/geocubes/planet_single
Would you like to see more Magic Geocubes? You want to buy one or more? Go to www.GeoBender.com
This is a single Magic-Cube consits of 12 individual Pyramids. Each one connected on two sides and carrying rare-earth magnets to help stabilize the major structures. A single Cube has 36 magnets. There are 5 major shapes that will „fall into place“, meaning the magnets will pull it together and no hinge is left flexible. As a toy the Cube posesses the challenge of a Riddle to unlock the different Shapes or to find the paths of shortest movement between them. As Art it can be left Standing, or with the supplied Wallmount, be displayed as a hanging Object. The beauty of this dissection, displayed in Numbers, are the different sidelengths of a Single Pyramid. Namely: One, Sqareroot of Two and Half Squareroot of Three.
Want to see the transformation of a single Magic "Bees" Geocube? Go to vimeo.com/user23706515/geobender/geocubes/bees_single
Would you like to see more Magic Geocubes? You want to buy one or more? Go to www.GeoBender.com
Satyr approaching dancing Maenad. Dionysus mosaic (220 AD - 230 AD). Roman-Germanic Museum (Römisch-Germanisches Museum), Köln, Germany. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier.
Drawn with Micron.01 pen on 7" x 5" acid free 130 lb multi-media paper. Colored with Ink tense pencils and shaded with #2 pencils.
This charming San Francisco apartment building is a gem of Art Deco architecture, tucked along one of the city’s sloped streets. Its cream-colored façade is brought to life with intricate bas-relief ornamentation, zigzag motifs, and stylized vertical elements rendered in soft mint green and gold. Built during the 1930s or early ’40s, this structure captures the streamlined elegance of the period while adding a distinctly local twist through its compact, urban footprint.
The entrance is framed by stepped pilasters and fluted details in classic Deco fashion, while ironwork over the door adds both security and visual contrast. Above, scalloped moldings and a fire escape create a rhythm of lines and shadows—especially appealing in morning or afternoon light. The repetitive green-trimmed bay windows echo the building’s verticality, drawing the eye upward toward the slightly protruding roofline and its understated geometric flair.
Adding to its personality are the stylized panels of repeating seahorse-like forms and zigzag borders, which give the lower half of the façade an unexpected decorative richness. These flourishes feel both exuberant and controlled, nodding to Egyptian Revival and Jazz Age influences typical of West Coast Deco design.
For photographers and architecture lovers alike, this is a picture-perfect example of San Francisco’s residential Art Deco legacy—a visual break from the city’s Victorians, but every bit as charming.
Creative Haven - Find Your True Colors - "Entangled Coloring Book," published by Dover Publications. Colored with Derwent Inktense pencils, Stabilo Fine-Lined Pens and glitter pen. Thank you for viewing. Your favorites and comments are appreciated.
This is the box for a single Magic-Cube consits of 12 individual Pyramids. Each one connected on two sides and carrying rare-earth magnets to help stabilize the major structures. A single Cube has 36 magnets. There are 5 major shapes that will „fall into place“, meaning the magnets will pull it together and no hinge is left flexible. As a toy the Cube posesses the challenge of a Riddle to unlock the different Shapes or to find the paths of shortest movement between them. As Art it can be left Standing, or with the supplied Wallmount, be displayed as a hanging Object. The beauty of this dissection, displayed in Numbers, are the different sidelengths of a Single Pyramid. Namely: One, Sqareroot of Two and Half Squareroot of Three.
Want to see the transformation of a single Magic Geocube? Go to vimeo.com/user23706515/geobender/geocubes/line1_single
Would you like to see more Magic Geocubes? You want to buy one or more? Go to www.GeoBender.com
Drawn with Micron.01 pen on 7" x 5" acid free 130 lb. multi-media paper. Hand drawn with Micron .01 pen. Background painted with iridescent watercolors, highlighted with prismacolor white pencil and shaded with Prismacolor pencil. Thanks for viewing. Comments and fav's appreciated.
Bronze fang (wine container) with gold and silver geometric inlay. Chinese, Western Han (206 BC - 9 AD). Nanxiaoxiang, Lianhu, Xian, Shaanxi, China. From the Xian Museum. Special exhibit: Age of Empires: Chinese Art of the Qin and Han Dynasties (221 B.C.–A.D. 220). Metropolitan Museum, New York, New York, USA. Copyright 2017, James A. Glazier