Orbital Resonance

Orbital Resonance reflects Michael Stern's emotional landscape over the past three years. In this work he examines the interdependent orbits of relationships closest to him— wife, daughter, and family - by blood and by choice. These orbits extend beyond the personal, encompassing the dynamic interplay between idea, material, artist, and audience.

At the heart of this collection of 3D-printed glass objects is a newly disrupted orbit, where new life and loss have reshaped the gravitational forces that once held things in balance. Patterns begin to emerge. Each piece invites you to carefully observe its intricate nuances. The pieces welcome your time, space, and movement, becoming fully realized through your attention.

Each work in Orbital Resonance emerges from molten glass,  is shaped through a unique 3D printing technology,  and transcends its digital origins into the artistic realms of questions and contemplation. These objects are not merely products of code; they are dynamic dialogues with the material itself. Stern's intimacy and understanding of glass's relationship with gravity, viscosity, and temperature converge to influence each form.  Every piece is a conversation between the precision of digital design and the inherent fluidity of glass, resulting in a vulnerable narrative told through the collaboration of artist, machine, and material.