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Ione Thorkelsson

Ione Thorkelsson (1947–) is one of Canada’s leading glass artists, known for her innovative cast glass sculptures. After studying architecture and working in theatre and ballet, Thorkelsson discovered glass in 1973 and established her first studio. Initially creating blown glass vessels, she shifted to kiln-fired cast glass in the early 2000s. Her work often incorporates natural forms like skulls, feathers, and roots, which she uses to create unique, ambiguous pieces that explore the intersection of beauty and morbidity. Thorkelsson has exhibited internationally and received numerous accolades, including induction into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (2007) and the Governor General’s Saidye Bronfman Award (2010). Her works are featured in public collections, including at the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and the Canadian Embassy in Hong Kong.

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  1. Bowl by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Bowl

    Glass

  2. Bowl 3669 by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Bowl 3669, 1998

    Glass

    5.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in (13.97 x 16.51 x 16.51 cm)

  3. Vase by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Vase

    Glass

  4. Vase by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Vase

    Glass

  5. Perfume Bottle by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Perfume Bottle

    Glass

  6. Vase by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 2.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Vase

    Glass

  7. Glass #4082 by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 2.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Glass #4082, 1982

    Glass

  8. Vase #1248 by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 2.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Vase #1248, 1994

    Glass

  9. Small Vase by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 2.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Small Vase, 1995

    Glass

  10. paper weight by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    paper weight

    Glass

  11. paper weight by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    paper weight

    Glass

  12. Paper Weight by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Paper Weight

    Glass

  13. Paper weight by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Paper weight

    Glass

  14. Perfume Bottle by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 1.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    Perfume Bottle

    Glass

  15. 1987 Glass Vase #7273 by Ione Thorkelsson, Image 7.

    Ione Thorkelsson

    1987 Glass Vase #7273, 1987

    Glass

    5 x 3 x 3 in (12.7 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)