Peter Viesnik is a New Zealand glass artist who is known for his exuberant and free-flowing work, often inspired by scenes in nature. He was born in London, in 1943, and moved to New Zealand in 1974. He began glass-blowing in 1979, and in 1980 he co-founded The Hot Glass Company in Devonport, Auckland, with Peter Raos. The company was one of the first glass studios in New Zealand, and Viesnik and Raos were instrumental in developing the art form in the country.

Viesnik has worked in a variety of techniques, including glassblowing, fusing, and casting. His work is often characterized by its use of bright colors and organic forms. He is particularly known for his paperweights, which often depict scenes of underwater plants and animals. Viesnik's work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Europe. He more...

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A pair of Peter Viesnik goblets, etched signature and dated '94…

Peter Viesnik Goblets, Pair, Etched Signature, Dated '94, 22.5cm Tall

A pair of Peter Viesnik goblets, etched signature and dated '94 to base. Taller height 22.5 cm, diameter 7 cm

A Peter Viesnik vase, etched signature & dated '98. Height 12 cm

Etched Peter Viesnik Vase, Dated '98, 12 cm Height

A Peter Viesnik vase, etched signature & dated '98. Height 12 cm

A set of four Peter Viesnik wine glasses, etched signature to…

Peter Viesnik Etched Wine Glasses Set

A set of four Peter Viesnik wine glasses, etched signature to base. Height 24 cm.

A Peter Viesnik lily glass vase, signed 'Viesnik '87', height…

Signed Peter Viesnik Lily Glass Vase 1987

A Peter Viesnik lily glass vase, signed 'Viesnik '87', height 25.9 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

A Peter Viesnik bowl, Incalmo with the upper section an emerald…

Emerald and Purple Glitter Bowl by Peter Viesnik

A Peter Viesnik bowl, Incalmo with the upper section an emerald green and the lower portion in clear and purple glass with glitter decoration, height 12.5 cm, diameter 22.1 cm

Peter Viesnik four Handblown glass goblets, etched signature &…

Handblown Glass Goblets by Peter Viesnik (1990)

Peter Viesnik four Handblown glass goblets, etched signature & dated '90 to base, 22 cm heights

A Peter Viesnik Handblown Stoppered bottle, signed and dated…

Peter Viesnik Handblown Stoppered Bottle '96

A Peter Viesnik Handblown Stoppered bottle, signed and dated '96 to base. Height 23 cm, depth 7 cm

A pair of glass goblets by Peter Viesnik, unsigned, height 26.5…

Unsigned Glass Goblets by Peter Viesnik - 26.5 cm Height

A pair of glass goblets by Peter Viesnik, unsigned, height 26.5 cm

A Peter Viesnik glass vase, cylindrical form with protruding…

Colorful Protruding Glass Vase by Peter Viesnik

A Peter Viesnik glass vase, cylindrical form with protruding coloured detailing, height 18 cm, depth 10 cm

Peter Viesnik, large bowl, blown glass decorated with murrines,…

Blown Glass Murrine Decorated Bowl by Peter Viesnik (1998)

Peter Viesnik, large bowl, blown glass decorated with murrines, signed and dated '98, 12.5 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm

Three Peter Viesnik coloured glass paperweights, each with…

Coloured Glass Paperweights with Inclusions and Signatures

Three Peter Viesnik coloured glass paperweights, each with bubble and tendril type inclusions from a coloured base, in tones of yellow, green and blue etc., each with engraved signature and date '97

Peter Viesnik, multicoloured glass bowl

Vibrant Glass Bowl

Peter Viesnik, multicoloured glass bowl

Peter Viesnik, slender Lily vase, etched signature & dated '87,…

Slender Lily Vase with Etched Signature and Date

Peter Viesnik, slender Lily vase, etched signature & dated '87, 25.5 cm

Peter Viesnik, Lily paperweight, etched signature & dated '95

Etched Lily Paperweight by Peter Viesnik (1995)

Peter Viesnik, Lily paperweight, etched signature & dated '95

A Peter Viesnik glass paperweight, Arum Lilies', dated '87.

'Arum Lilies' Glass Paperweight by Peter Viesnik (1987)

A Peter Viesnik glass paperweight, Arum Lilies', dated '87.

Peter Viesnik paperweight, dichroic and sommerso sapphire blue…

Dichroic Sapphire Blue Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles

Peter Viesnik paperweight, dichroic and sommerso sapphire blue with controlled bubbles. Signed and dated '04. Height 9.5 cm

Peter Viesnik, encased glass vase, etched signature &, dated…

Etched Glass Vase, Signed & Dated '91, 20.5 cm

Peter Viesnik, encased glass vase, etched signature &, dated ?91, 20.5 cm height

A Peter Viesnik glass vase, small ovoid shape, green tinted…

Green Tinted Marine Motif Glass Vase

A Peter Viesnik glass vase, small ovoid shape, green tinted with scattered marines and thread motifs in various colours. Height 10.5 cm

Peter Viesnik, red lily vase, signed and dated '86 25 cm height

Red Lily Vase by Peter Viesnik

Peter Viesnik, red lily vase, signed and dated '86 25 cm height

A Peter Viesnik hand blown glass bottle, entitled 'Harlequin…

Harlequin Dichroic Hand Blown Glass Bottle

A Peter Viesnik hand blown glass bottle, entitled 'Harlequin Dichroic', signed and dated to base