2016 “Rioko” Contemporary Sculpture Murano Glass Handblown by Maria Grazia Facciolà

Murano glass is arguably the finest glass in the world with a coveted tradition of artisanship and craft. During a visit to Venice, Maria Grazia Facciola forged a collaboration with a master glassmith to translate her original pastel drawings into dimensional vibrant sculptures. The result unites Italian heritage with contemporary art in a way that fills your home with luminous color and delight.

Maria Grazia Facciolà

The moments in which Maria Grazia Facciolà experiences the most profound joy are when her work touches people. When, in addition to capturing their likeness, it captures their energy. When her subjects see their inner selves in her work, it is a defining moment of bliss for her. A glimpse into one’s inner beauty translated through a photograph is like magic that can be touched. She believes that beauty, in its simplicity, is the quintessential expression of inspiration. A real self equals real beauty, and when this quest begins, inspiration occurs at the moment one catches the other. The same principle is applied to her travel images. She loves to incorporate people as they add context, culture, movement into the real or imaginary story you decide to see in her images.