'UFO' Vase in Crystal Glass

A small ‘UFO’ Vase in clear crystal glass, created by Sem Schanzer in the 1990s as part of the artists’s collective, l’Anverre.

L'Anverre is known for its playful and vivacious style, often lending its inspiration from childlike themes. This vase is designed to resemble a UFO with its characteristic oval shape. By placing it on a sphere, the vase is able to rotate around, adding to the impression of a flying spaceship.

The vase is manufactured in hand-blown glass. Several other ‘UFO’ vases have been produced using the same technique, although for others the ‘bullicante’ technique has also been used to create a bubbly pattern. There are also other colours and sizes available.

Sem Schanzer, a self taught artist, was active in several fields, from sculptures and glassware to installations. He remains unattached to a specific artistic movement. This versatility is to be seen in his many art works. In 1986, he founded the artists' collective l'Anverre, an interdisciplinary group established in Antwerp. As the driving force behind the group, he is also called Sem de l'Anverre. The collective shares an artistic and philosophical idea, striving to create deeper meaning in a time where technology and science seem to bring us further away from our direct reality. United by nature and their commitment to culture and gender diversity, the collective has achieved international recognition.

The vase has been signed.