This artwork is composed exclusively of Florencia murrina, created by layering and folding together different colors of flat ribbon cane. This series is named for the fleur-de-lis symbol that represents the city of Florence. 

These panels are made by combining glassblowing and glass-fusing techniques. In the hot shop, Lino blows individual spherical elements from cane and clear glass. These are combined together in a flat kiln while still hot, and are then fused in the kiln over a period of several days. Lino must consider how each element will melt and flatten, calculating the exact quantity of glass to use in order to achieve the desired effect.

The Ostuni are multi-dimensional vessels with forms that twist and turn. Lino combines intricately intertwined canes, clear glass, and dramatic coldworking to create these captivating works.

One of Lino’s favorite series, the Foemina have been in the Maestro’s repertoire since the 1990s. These elegant and delicate works often feature vertical canes that gently swirl across the glass’s surface.

Maestro Tagliapietra has visited Japan a number of times, and remains fascinated by the culture and landscape of this captivating country. Reflecting on this particular series, Lino comments that his travels in Japan taught him that “simplicity is not easy. It is complicated to make a simple design refined."

The Medusa series, named for the Italian word for “jellyfish”, recalls the sight of these sea creatures floating gently on the water’s surface. To achieve this effect, Lino begins by blowing a sphere in which he punctures a hole and inserts the small circle of cane. The glass fuses together and creates the “jellyfish” that drift across the exterior of the vessel.

Inspired by the biblical Queen Sheba (or “la regina di Saba” in Italian), the Saba series has a mystical quality that often features jewel tones paired with warm red and orange hues. Lino uses incalmo to create the bands of color and cane through the body of the works.