Vasa

A while back, I did a post on multicolored lucite.  After reading it, Rebecca (from The Reluctant Floridian) suggested I check out the work of Vasa Mihich and I am SO glad she did!  He has been making candy-colored goodies since the late sixties and I can't wait to get my hands on one.  See if you agree:

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I love the vibrant colors and how they morph into hybrids when viewed from different angles.  The sleekness and polish of these pieces really speaks to me right now.  All of the ones above are for sale on Vasa's site, Vasa Studio.  Here's a little backstory on the man behind the magic:

A senior Professor of Design at the University of California, Los Angeles, Vasa is an innovative, internationally known sculptor whose creative work explores the three dimensional interactions of light and color. With an advanced understanding of optical complexities, Vasa has become, in the words of Henry Seldis, former art critic of The Los Angeles Times, "the most sensuous and sensational colorist of the southern California artists working in plastic."

You can also find vintage pieces of his online.  I love this column from 1983 (found on eBay).  As you move around the piece, it becomes almost active - changing into new color combinations from every different vantage point.

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And a little digging on 1st Dibs turned up this amazing table (from the fantastic shop, Fat Chance, here in LA)

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YUM!  How great would this be in an all white living room with hot pink curtains?  I can see myself relaxing there right now (with my dogs locked outside on the deck).  Enjoy!