Ironic Smile is a glass panel by Lino Tagliapietra, blending technical mastery with poetic expression. The title emerged when a grin-like pattern appeared in the kiln. Lino combined glass frit with bold red rods, creating a composition where lightness and intensity coexist. The frit offers texture, while the rods provide structure and movement. The piece evokes reflection, mischief, or joy, blurring abstraction and emotion—inviting us to find meaning in the playful and unexpected.

Inspired by the seaside, Spiaggia—Italian for "beach"—is a luminous glass panel capturing the essence of sunlit shores. Lino Tagliapietra created it to evoke memories of time by the water’s edge. Various blue shades mimic the sea’s shifting tones, from deep azure to pale turquoise. Fusing canes with murrine, Lino creates a complex texture, blending transparent and opaque elements. Spiaggia invites viewers into a sensory escape, blending technical skill with personal memory.

Laguna dei Tre Colori reflects Lino Tagliapietra’s emotional bond with Venice, capturing the lagoon’s shifting light through glass. Using frit and solid rods, he evokes misty mornings, bright days, and glowing sunsets. The piece blends texture and rhythm, offering not a literal view, but a poetic impression—inviting viewers to see the lagoon as a tranquil, mysterious state of mind.

In Calle Lunga, Lino Tagliapietra captures the quiet geometry of a narrow alley in Venice, hidden from the city's landmarks. Using fused frit and white glass rods, he evokes the weathered walls and linear perspective of the alley. The textured frit provides an atmospheric backdrop, while the rods punctuate the composition with verticality. The muted palette reflects the subtle charm of this overlooked space, transforming a personal memory into a timeless visual experience.

In Ritagli Veneziani ("Venetian Fragments"), Lino Tagliapietra creates a vibrant mosaic reflecting Venice’s complexity. Using murrine, small glass fragments form a visual story, like glimpses of the city from alleys, bridges, and canals. The colors evoke Venetian palaces, carnival costumes, and lagoon sunsets. The piece captures the city’s spirit as a living collage of sensations, celebrating both Tagliapietra’s roots and the storytelling power of glass.

Lino’s family hailed from the picturesque, vibrant island of Burano. The Maestro shared that this panel reminded him of the bright, radiant, and vivid houses that adorned the island, visible with every stroll through its charming streets. The island’s colorful homes, set against the serene backdrop of the water, made it a unique and unforgettable place. The Maestro fondly recalled the joy of seeing the vibrant colors that seemed to dance under the sun, creating an everlasting impression.

Fused panels allow Lino to “paint” with glass. He surrounds himself with the cane, murrine, and rods and works in the spur of the moment to create his panels. This particular fused panel was inspired by the redwood forests of Northern California, and has been mounted in an LED backlit frame in order to augment the colors and patterns within the glass. 

This panel is part of the series “The Colors of Burano,” created in 2012 using Bullseye glass. It captures the vibrant, colorful essence of Burano, an island known for its brightly painted houses. The piece reflects the lively, picturesque atmosphere that visitors experience when exploring the island. Through its vivid hues and intricate design, it brings to life the unique charm and beauty of Burano, offering a window into the island’s colorful world.

Canale Dietro gli Orti reflects Lino Tagliapietra’s connection to the quiet, hidden corners of Venice. The title refers to a tranquil canal behind garden walls, evoking memories of home. Lino fused glass frit with vibrant red rods, creating a striking contrast of texture and tone. The layered composition and color palette suggest a landscape remembered through emotion, inviting viewers into a personal reflection where memory transforms into poetic material.