About Fräbel. Hans Godo Fräbel Frabel.com

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2 About Fräbel Hans Godo Fräbel was born in 1941 in Jena, Germany, the third of five children. Events in the tumultuous post WWII years in Europe resulted in the exodus of Fräbel s family to Wertheim City in West Germany. There Hans father and a colleague founded a scientific glass factory. Subsequently, Hans father became the controller at the well-known Jena Glaswerke in Mainz West Germany and there he encouraged Hans to begin a Lehransbildung Program as a scientific glassblower. Within three years, at the age of 18, young Hans received his Gzhilfenbrief, a rigorous apprenticeship diploma awarded for mastery in the trade of scientific glass blowing. Among his professors and peers at Jena Glaswerke, he was called Mr.. Fast Hands for his extraordinary command of technique and artistry with flame and glass. In 1965 Hans Godo Fräbel traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States where he took a position in the scientific glass blowing laboratory at the Georgia Institute of Technology. There, he began to further expand his creative education and to fulfill his own artistic expression. He studied art at both Emory University and Georgia State University. His creative glass gained a following among professors, colleagues and friends. Thus an expanding circle of recognition began for Fräbel Glass Art. Encouraged and affirmed by positive responses and economic success, Hans established the Fräbel Glass Art Studio in It is instructive to note that in the mid-20th Century flame or torch glass was disdained as a valid or serious medium for creative or Fine Art. Fräbel s persistent endeavors and successful experimentation helped to change this narrow bias. Today Hans Godo Fräbel is known as one of the Founding Fathers of Contemporary flame glass art. In 1979, Fräbel s Pop Art sculpture Hammer and Nails was exhibited as the feature work in the internationally acclaimed New Glass Art Exhibition. This exhibit then traveled to major museums throughout the world. This international exhibition recognized Hans Godo Fräbel as one of the founding fathers of modern torch work in the world of art. Hans Godo Fräbel Frabel.com

3 Fräbel s FAQs How do I clean my Fräbel? To clean your Fräbel, use a soft cloth and window spray, such as Windex. Borosilicate glass is one of the hardest glasses in existence and unlike soft and more fragile glass, using household cleaners will not damage it. Use a moistened lint free soft cloth to clean the sculpture. Do not let the moisture drip into the wooden base, as this may damage the base. Do you ship all Fräbel sculptures? Yes, we ship Fräbels all over the world. If necessary, we can build crates to ensure that your Fräbel sculpture will arrive safely. Whenever we ship, your Fräbel is insured against breakage and we will restore your sculpture free of charge in the rare situation that something is broken. How much does it cost to commission a custom sculpture? That depends on the scope of the work. We have done custom sculptures for as little as $1,000 and for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Please contact us to discuss your needs with our artistic director, and we can give you an indication of how much it would be. How do you achieve the opaque look on some of the sculptures? By sandblasting the surface of the glass, we create little indentations in the glass that reflect the glass light in different colors. Where can I find Fräbels on display? Fräbels can be found in museums and botanical gardens around the world. Among the museums that have Fräbels in their collection are: Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY King Center, Atlanta, GA Whitney Museum of American Art, NY What are the most famous Fräbel sculptures? The most famous Fräbel is the Hammer and Nails sculpture Hans Godo Fräbel created in In the Middle of the Night sculpture of a dripping faucet is in the Smithsonian permanent collection. In 1987, Hans Godo Fräbel was honored as an Absolut Vodka Artist for the commissioned Cavorting Clowns. Andy Warhol and Keith Herring were similarly honored in 1986 and 1990 respectively. Find More FAQs at Frabelglass.com

4 Fräbel s Botanical Collection An avid ecologist and gardener, Hans Godo Fräbel has always been fascinated with nature. This source of inspiration is manifested in his repertoire of glass sculptures representing botanical subjects. Since founding Fräbel Studio in 1968, Hans has made his passion for nature one of the defining facets of his body of work. Sweeping Foliage $ /2 x 7 1/4 Field Flower Single, Opaque $275 6 x 13 3/4 Wind Swept Tree $ x 11 1/2 Sea Oats Single, Clear $ x 22 1 frabelglass.com

5 Fräbel s Dogwood Mini, Opaque $ /2 x 4 1/4 Single, Opaque $ /4 x 9 Single, Color $ /2 x 4 1/4 Single, Clear $ /4 x 9 Double, Color $ /2 x 10 Double, Clear $ /2 x 4 1/4 Double, Opaque $ /2 x 7 1/4 Triple, Opaque $ /2 x 4 1/4 frabelglass.com 2

6 Peach $185 6 x 6 Tulip Single, Opaque $610 7 x 16 Lady Slipper Opaque $765 8 x 16 Butterfly on Foliage Clear $340 6 x 14 1/2 Day Lily (Limited) Single, Opaque $1,020 9 x 22 Apple $ /2 x 6 1/2 3 frabel.com

7 Morning Glory Single, Opaque $ x 9 1/2 Dragonfly with Foliage $ /2 x 12 1/2 Daffodil Double, Opaque $900 8 x 16 Cherry Blossom Pink $340 7 x 16 Cattails & Dragonfly Opaque $1, x 28 Dew Drop Clear $ /2 x 12 frabel.com 4

8 Butterfly on Foliage Blue $410 6 x 14 1/2 Tulip Double, Opaque $1,115 8 x 17 Hummingbird on Hibiscus Opaque $ /2 x 9 Morning Glory Double, Opaque $750 8 x 16 Daffodil Single, Clear $ /2 x 15 Iris Opaque $1, /2 x 27 1/2 5 frabelglass.com

9 Fräbel s Cherokee Rose Single, Color $ /2 x 7 1/4 Double, Color $ /2 x 7 1/4 Single, Opaque $ /2 x 7 1/4 Single, Clear $ /2 x 7 1/4 Abstract Butterflies, 2012 McKee Botanical Garden Frabel.com frabelglass.com 6

10 Butterfly on Foliage Amber $410 6 x 14 1/2 Cherry Blossom Opaque $300 7 x 16 Dew Drop Green $ /2 x 12 Bird of Paradise Opaque $2, x 37 $4,600 Actual Size Clown Fountain, 2006 Hans Godo Fräbel Frabel.com 7 frabel.com

11 Fräbel s Wedding & Anniversary Collection Sharing in the celebration of weddings and anniversaries with families and friends has, for Hans Godo Fräbel, been a creative impetus for designing and sculpting glass works that express the joy and love imbued in these momentous events. Promise Heart $ /4 x 7 1/2 Fluted Heart Vase $ /2 x 8 Love Birds Togetherness White $ x 15 Candlesticks $ /2 x 14 1/4 frabel.com 8

12 Loving Heart $ /2 x 9 Entwined Heart $425 9 x 10 Red Heart Vase $ /2 x 8 Flowering Heart $ /4 x 7 1/2 Infinite Love Heart $ /4 x 8 Tall Heart Vase $ /2 x 8 9 frabelglass.com

13 Fräbel s Abstract & Corporate Collection Nothing expresses appreciation and recognition like a hand created glass sculpture from the Fräbel Studio. Many corporations turn to Fräbel for gifts for executives, business partners, clients, suppliers and high-ranking guests. (Porsche, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, IBM, RBS Bank, Cisco, Equifax and John Wieland Homes, for example.) The abstract sculptures represent certain virtues and strengths, making them not only striking, but also meaningful gifts. Flame of Excellence $505 6 x 12 1/2 Climbing $505 5 x 15 1/2 Gavel $ x 8 Mobious $ /2 x 4 1/4 frabelglass.com 10

14 Wind Swept Tree $ x 11 1/2 Excalibur $ x 24 Tornado $ /2 x 7 Gazelle $ /2 x 16 Stethoscope $ x 11 Ascendency Small $ /2 x 8 1/2 Large $250 7 x frabel.com

15 Phoenix $ x 16 Labyrinth $550 6 x 11 Reaching for the Stars $ /4 x 19 Sovereign $ /2 x 4 1/4 Lady Justice $ /2 x 14 Caduceus $425 5 x 12 1/2 frabel.com 12

16 Eclipse $ /4 x 7 1/2 Torch $505 7 x 15 3/4 Inkwell & Quill $505 4 x 12 3/8 Hammer & Nail $ x 9 5/8 Eagle on Ball Small $ x 16 Large $1, x 18 1/2 Motion $250 7 x 8 13 frabelglass.com

17 Eagle on Branch Small $ x 16 Large $1, x 18 1/2 Lightbulb $385 5 x 15 1/2 Mariah $ /2 x 12 Moving Up $ /2 x 7 Intrepid $ /2 x 12 Scales of Justice $ /2 x 14 1/2 frabelglass.com 14

18 Diploma $ /2 x 5 Man & Boulder $ x 7 Solutions $150 4 x 9 Abstract Flame Small $ /2 x 12 3/4 Large $ /2 x 14 Blue Calla Flare, 2012 Hans Godo Fräbel Frabel.com 15 frabel.com

19 Fräbel s Performing Arts & Leisure Collection Glass sculptor Hans Godo Fräbel shares an intuitive link with artists in the Performing Arts. Artists (and objects) drawn from dance, music and theatre have been subjects for his creative vision. Concurrent with his large body of work representing diverse genres, Fräbel has designed performing arts studio pieces. These glass sculptures are ideal gifts for those who enjoy artistic endeavor. Among the numerous performing artists who have a Fräbel in their collection are: Elton John, Jane Fonda, Wynton Marsalis, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Wayne Newton. Dancers Pas De Deux $365 9 x 6 1/2 Anchor $ /2 x 9 Eighth Note $240 7 x 10 1/2 Mask Available: Blue, Green, Clear $750 6 x 10 1/2 frabel.com 16

20 Excalibur $ /2 x 4 1/4 Tear Drop Vase Opaque $ /2 x 4 1/4 Treble Clef $175 7 x 10 1/2 Golf Ball and Tee $ /2 x 4 1/4 Golf Club $1,125 Life size Sailboat $ /2 x 4 1/4 17 frabelglass.com

21 Eighth Notes $225 7 x 10 1/2 Ballerina $285 7 x 15 Tennis Racket $ /2 x 9 Fräbel birds, 2012 McKee Botanical Garden Frabel.com frabelglass.com 18

22 Fräbel s Animal Collection The Fräbel Studio is well known for its work inspired by flora and fauna. From the elegant to the cuddly, flame-worked glass lends itself exceptionally well to the depiction of motion. Frog Prince $ /4 x 4 3/4 Butterfly Clear $ /2 x 9 Seagull Opaque, Clear $ x 16 Gazelle $ /2 x 16 Blue Heron $ x 16 Eagle on Ball Small $ x 16 Large $1, x 18 1/2 19 frabel.com

23 Cranes $625 6 x 20 Hummingbird Clear $135 5 x 6 Starfish $225 7 x7 Flamingo $490 8 x 13 1/2 Horse $435 7 x 10 1/2 Eagle on Branch Small $ x 16 Large $1, x 18 1/2 frabel.com 20

24 Fräbel s Holiday & Religious Collection Almost every day is a holiday somewhere in the world. The Principal Artist of the Studio, Hans Godo Fräbel designs sculptures to cherish holy days and practices and to express the diversity of cultures and celebrations. VALENTINE S DAY Love Birds Togetherness Clear $ x 15 Love Birds Togetherness Red $ x 15 Love Birds Togetherness White $ x 15 Fluted Heart Vase $ /2 x 8 21 frabelglass.com

25 Promise Heart $ /4 x 7 1/2 Flowering Heart Cobalt Blue $ /4 x 7 1/2 Foliage Heart $ /2 x 9 1/2 Sweet Heart $275 6 x 8 Loving Heart $ /2 x 9 Sweeping Heart $ /2 x 4 1/4 frabelglass.com 22

26 Infinite Love Heart $ /4 x 8 Entwined Heart $425 9 x 10 MOTHER S DAY Tulip Single, Opaque $610 7 x 16 Mother & Baby $ /2 x 16 Also available: Mother & Child $325 Mother & 2 Children $425 Mother & 3 Children $575 Madonna $315 4 x frabel.com

27 RELIGIOUS Burning Bush $ /2 x 9 Cross of Nails $ /2 x 16 Dreidel Small $ /2 x 4 Large $ /2 x 6 Star of David $ /4 x 7 1/2 Star of David Clear $ /2 x 9 Chai Blue $ /2 x 9 frabel.com 24

28 Fräbel s Ornament Collection Teardrop $75 without stand $130 with stand Clear Twist Round Red Compressed Green Twist Compressed Yellow Twist Compressed Blue Twist Compressed Green Droplet Blue Twist Droplet Clear Twist Droplet Green Twist Droplet 25 frabelglass.com

29 Ice Rings $99 without stand $154 with stand Green Blue Clear Red Yellow Pink Lavender frabelglass.com 26

30 Fräbel s Ornament Collection continued Imploded $99 without stand $154 with stand Sphere Clear Sphere Red Sphere Green Sphere Blue Sphere Lavender Sphere Yellow Sphere Pink 27 frabel.com

31 Star Twist $99 without stand $154 with stand Blue Red White Fräbel s Books & DVDs The Fräbel Studio is one of the first and largest flamework glass art studios in the world exclusively focused on creating glass art. Fräbel sculptures can be found in museums and private collections worldwide. In this catalog, we showcase some books and an Emmy Nominated Documentary DVD that offers more information about the Fräbel Glass Art Studio. Fräbel - Excellence in Glass Art This book brings the reader a detailed overview of flamework glass art as made famous by internationally acclaimed glass artist, Hans Fräbel. 128 pages, full color, hardcover. $29.95 Autographed Copy Fräbel - Excellence in Glass Art This book brings the reader a detailed overview of flamework glass art as made famous by internationally acclaimed glass artist, Hans Fräbel. 128 pages, full color, hardcover. $ Transformed by Flame DVD This Emmy nominated documentary takes the viewer on a trip to Germany and the Czech Republic to showcase the history of glass, the Fräbel Studio and Hans Godo Fräbel. $9.95 frabelglass.com 28

32 Glorious Glass in the Garden: Fräbel at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden In the beginning of 2008, Hans Godo Fräbel and the artists of the Fräbel Studio created some incredible new installations to his botanical garden exhibition inspired by, and especially for, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. $19.95 Reflections of Glass on Water With the Reflections of Glass on Water exhibition, Fräbel utilizes Mc- Kee s unique vegetation and beautiful waterscapes to optimally display his amazing glass sculptures and large installation. $19.95 Fräbel - Reimagined The Fräbel exhibition had been traveling to botanical gardens all over and most of the installations that are on display in this new Exhibition, Fräbel REIMAGINED have never been on display at the McKee Garden before. $19.95 Life in the Gardens: Fräbel at Phipps This exhibit was the largest flamework glass art exhibitions ever held in a botanical garden anywhere in the world. $19.95 Glass Art in Nature In this exhibition, Fräbel incorporates different sculptures from the Profile series to the rare and endangered Orchids series illustrating the beauty and inspiration he finds in nature. $19.95 Longfellow Gravity, 2009 Hans Godo Fräbel Frabel.com 29 frabel.com

33 fräbel studio & gallery Howell Mill Rd. Exit Antone St. NW Atlanta, GA Tallulah St. Phone: 1) Fax: 1) Web: frabelglass.com frabel.com Antone St. Holmes St. Leona St. Bellemeade Ave. I-75 Northside Dr. Exit 252A