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'Empyrean Cruiser #1' by Gateson Recko

This is a glass sculpture which my mom commissioned glass artist Gateson Recko to make for me for my 40th birthday. It is the first of its kind, but possibly also the first of many. It incorporates both a Universe marble, and an Empyrean Sphere.

The body of the ship is hollow, and filled with silver nitrate. Wherever Gateson left clear glass on the body, the mirrored surface shines through. There are 4 marbles on the sculpture, the Universe, the Empyrean Sphere, a twist on the front, and a 'personalized license plate' on the back. If you pop the license plate with a black light, you'll see '40' show up, how sweet is THAT.

WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Top View
Top View
Top again
Top again
Back View - starin' at the afterburner
Back View - starin' at the afterburner
Side View
Side View
Front Side View
Front Side View
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Upside Down Back View
Upside Down Back View
Upside Down Side
Upside Down Side
UD Other Side
UD Other Side
Bottom of main body
Bottom of main body
License Plate - YESSSSS!
License Plate - YESSSSS!
Universe Marble Closeup
Universe Marble Closeup
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