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  1. Delicate Balance by Renata Stein, Image 2.

    Renata Stein

    Delicate Balance, 2003

    Wood, feathers

    16.5 x 13 in

  2. Tall Blue Goblet by Richard Strini, Image 3.

    Richard Strini

    Tall Blue Goblet, c. 1982

    Blown glass

    10 x 3.5 in

  3. Fluted Bowl by Al Stirt, Image 2.

    Al Stirt

    Fluted Bowl, 1979

    Black cherry wood

    4.5 x 10.25 diameter

  4. Cherry Mug by Ruenell Temps, Image 2.

    Ruenell Temps

    Cherry Mug, 1978

    Wheel thrown stoneware, decals

    2.75 x 3.24 x 4 in

  5. Ring by Hiroko Swornik, Image 3.

    Hiroko Swornik

    Ring, 1977

    Enameled sterling silver, 14k gold

    0.75 x 1 in

  6. Teaspoon with House Handle by Mary Ann Spavins, Image 2.

    Mary Ann Spavins

    Teaspoon with House Handle, 1976

    Fabricated, cast, and etched sterling silver

    7.75 x 1.3125 in

  7. Teaspoon with House Handle by Mary Ann Spavins, Image 4.

    Mary Ann Spavins

    Teaspoon with House Handle, 1976

    Fabricated, cast, and etched sterling silver

  8. Tea Infuser Spoon with Pegasus by Mary Ann Spavins, Image 2.

    Mary Ann Spavins

    Tea Infuser Spoon with Pegasus, 1976

    Fabricated and cast sterling silver, tube-set stones

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About the artist

Robert Strini

Sculptor Robert Strini has worked in bronze, wood, ceramic, and mixed materials for over 40 years. Strini became involved in ceramics while enrolled at San Jose State University, later receiving an MFA from the University of California at Berkeley. In 1971, he won the Rome Prize Fellowship in Sculpture, leading him to work in Rome, Italy for several years. Upon returning to the United States, he settled in Virginia and taught for a time at the Corcoran Museum School in Washington D.C. Strini has been invited to teach workshops across the United States, including at the Art Institute of Chicago, Boston University, Pilchuck School of Art, the International Sculpture Center in San Antonio, and at International Sculpture Conferences throughout the states, in addition to a seminar at the prestigious Bild-Wek in Bavaria, Germany. His work is represented in a number of national collections, including those of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, the Oakland Museum of Art, the Tacoma Museum of Art, and the University of Virginia Art Museum. Based in Scottsville, VA, Strini specializes in commissions and engaging the creative dialogue.