Oiva Toikka Birds at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma

A combination of two of my favorite things in the world– glass birds by Scandinavian artist Oiva Toikka.

What struck me was how gestural these are–they “feel” like birds about to move, the shapes evoke birdness. I bought a little one with brown spots–tangible if I run a finger over its surface.

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