Stunning crystalware

DEEPEST BLUE, green eau de Nil, even flecks of white - all the colours of the sea have been captured in harmony in a stunning collection of crystal glassware and decorative objects which are on display at a niche exhibition called `Tides' at SSQ, 7, Wallace Gardens Road, off Khader Nawaz Khan Road. The exhibition is an `Aria' first since this is the first time that coloured lead-free crystal is being produced in India with Swedish collaboration.

The shapes and forms of the glasses, goblets, wine glasses and vases are enchanting. Elegant, tall, flawless crystal glasses in deep blue, blue wine goblets with curvy stems and a fantastic twist in the stem to make a drinking glass are sheer works of art. Loveliest of blue platters double up as flat flower floaters and crystal animal forms, candle stands and crystal flowers make Aria's blue phase special for the residents of Chennai.

Marine life is captured in magical miniature glass sculptures of life-like porpoises, fish, tortoise, sea anemones and so on. The variety in superbly sculpted fish entice with the shading of blue, and exquisite sculpting.

The decorative objects make perfect objets d'art and a definite statement of handcrafted contemporary chic. Indeed, coloured crystal has never looked as seductive and beautiful as in Aria's `Tides'.

`Tides' will be on at SSQ till September 3.

PUSHPA CHARI

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