NAPLES, FLA.- Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum announced a major gift to the museum’s permanent collection: The Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack Collection of Contemporary Glass and Ceramics. Donated by longtime Naples residents and passionate collectors Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack, the collection comprises 74 works by 60 renowned artists, significantly expanding the museum’s holdings in contemporary studio glass and ceramic works.
Dan Dailey, Madeleine (The Individual series), 2010. Blown glass, acid etched, 21 ½ x 13 x 14 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack.
This transformational gift includes works by key figures in the studio glass movement, such as Dale Chihuly, Amber Cowan, Preston Singletary, Judith Schaechter and Lucio Bubacco, among many others. The collection embraces every major process of glass and ceramic art, including flame-worked, blown and cast, and is distinguished by its rich focus on form, color, texture, shadow and the expressive power of light.
“The Sibracks have long been valued supporters of Artis—Naples, and their contributions have enriched our organization in countless ways,” said Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. “Their decision to make Naples their home, inspired in part by the cultural vibrancy of Artis—Naples, is a testament to the lasting impact of our multidisciplinary mission. This remarkable gift deepens that legacy and reflects their unwavering commitment to contemporary art.”
Clifford Rainey, Only the Atoms are Immortal, No. 2, 2014. Glass, 39 x 18 x 9 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack…