The inspiration for the bands of color came from his first visit to Piccadilly Circus in London, where Lino was inspired to recreate the vibrant colors from the illuminated billboards and signs in glass, by using the complicated incalmo technique. 

Named for the floral pattern of its murrina, Florencia vesseles are created by layering and folding together differentcolors of flat rib-bon cane in order to create a petal-like structure within the rod of stretched glass. Once sliced into small pieces, the murrine are laid out on a heating stone and grouped tightly together. When laying out the murrine, Lino can assess how the glass pieces will stretch and shape during the blowing process. 

Inspired by his visit to Australia and the aboriginal paintings he saw there, Lino created the Kookaburra series. These vessels feature vibrant and intricate patterns similar to the aboriginal style, and play with balance as the forms often perch atop a small base. 

Tightly grouped zanfirico cane create the patchwork effect on the Silea. The swirled canes, along with the gently rounded form of the vessel, remind Lino of the banks of the river Sile, a river that twists and turns through the countryside north of Venice. 

Artworks like Stromboli feature simpler, more essential forms that provide a striking canvas for Lino Tagliapietra’s masterful use of color and design. In these pieces, the Maestro often explores the interplay of transparency within the murrine, creating dynamic effects that highlight both the exterior surface and the interior of the vessel. This dual visibility allows the viewer to fully appreciate the depth, complexity, and technical brilliance of each work. 

The Medusa series, named for the Italian word for “jellyfish”, re-calls 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. 

This series began as a simple idea. Lino explains “I had a thought of murrine floating against transparent glass, just like flying butterflies”. 

Lino Tagliapietra's Etna series pays tribute to the powerful Sicilian volcano. Inspired by what he called an "angry Etna," the works capture the fiery energy of eruptions through swirling patterns and bold, molten colors. Using intricate murrine techniques, Lino infused each piece with movement and intensity. The series reflects his mastery in transforming natural forces into vibrant, expressive glass art, embodying the drama and vitality of the volcano itself.