Akaka Falls

27" high

 

A new direction in backlighted glass panels. This case was created to display as well

against a flat backdrop as in a corner. As shown below, this design makes the case

"go away" when viewed from anywhere near the front. Most of the case is crafted of

African Mahogany and the front bezel and trim are wenge, and exotic wood

that is nearly black. (That's why I had to photgraph it against a white backdrop.)

 

 

The glass design was inspired by time spent at Akaka Falls. I especially

wanted to capture the "curtains of water," as they appear to me, and

the bright spray along both sides of the long fall.

 

The glass is made up of several lavers, necessary to achieve a three-

dimensional look not possible with just a single layer.

 

 

From an agle like this, the back portion of the case is not visible,

making the piece appear as though it was only an inch thick.

 

A bit more of an angle shows the back of the case. This piece displays

beautifully in a corner, too, and the switch for the lighting is on the back

of the top sloping panel for easy access in any display situation.

 

All of these pieces are lighted with very low wattage, long-life,

cool-running fluorescent lamps.

 

For information regarding these works, please contact:

 

Skip Thomsen

P.O. Box 4091

Hilo, Hawaii 96720

808.934.7737

808.443.6208 cell

skip-thomsen@hawaii.rr.com

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