Master Kaleidoscope Artists: Peter and Skeeter DeMattia |
| Peter and Skeeter DeMattia: Here we have a unique pair. Do not let their appearance fool you, as they really can be nice folks. While they started out as collectors of fine kaleidosocpes, they have moved to now producing fine kaleidoscopes. Their stained glass scopes are nice, but their metal sculptural scopes are their best works. They sell scopes under the name Originals by Skeeter, but tend to use that name for their stained glass scopes. |
| Gothic: This kaleidoscope from 1993 or 1994 is one of their metal sculpture scopes. |
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| Crocus: Another fine sculptural kaleidoscope. It was made in 1997. |
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| Desktop Series: This example comes from 1998' and each scope is unique. They are small (less than five-inch) sculptural pieces that were made from tools and gear parts. |
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Picnic Set: Produced in 1995, it features a pair of simple
fun scopes in condiment bottles in an attractive basket. Bud: Produced in 1992, it is a simple fun scope in a Budweiser bottle. |
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| Oasis: This one was produced in 1992. The scope lifts from the mirrored tray and features a highly acute mirror angle. |
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Ann's Wish: A modern version of a kaleidescope style popular
in the 1930s, giving a three-dimensional image. Produced in 1998. Eyegames Three: Produced in 1998, this one features little beads that must be rolled into small holes cut into the mirrors. Stratus Three: Open colored windows on the third side of the mirror system create bands of color around the mandala. Produced in 1998. |
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Warp Factor One: Produced in 1992, it features a circular
mirror system. Merlin's Magic: Produced in 1998, it features a small bead that when turned moves the object cell. Fiesta: Produced in 1994, it features an acute mirror angle. Grand Illusion: Produced in 1994, it features an oversized acute two-mirror system. |
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| Twin Peeks: This one was made in 1994 and produces dual mandalas. |
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To return to the Modern Kaleidoscope Gallery, click here. To visit the Peter and Skeeter DeMattia website, click here. To view all of their desktops, click here. |
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Museum Directory: To Go to any floor click on the floor desired. First Floor: Modern Kaleidoscope Gallery Awaiting further funding Second Floor: Toy Kaleidoscope Gallery Awaiting funding Third Floor: Antique Kaleidoscope Gallery Awaiting funding Fourth Floor: Kaleidoscope Related Artwork Awaiting funding Fifth Floor: Reference Materials and Administrative Offices Awaiting funding Sixth Floor: Kaleidoscope Hall of Fame Awaiting funding Museum Exit Awaiting funding |
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