FIDEM XXXI Tampere Finland cast glass medal 2010 USA Delegation Polly Purvis RD154
References the importance of the river to the development of Tampere as a manufacturing hub for textiles.
with insert: Â Midsummer sun glowing softly / hovers long over shimmering lakes. Â Arched bridges traverse. Â We reunite/ to speak the common language of medals
Meeting of artists, mints and historians held approximately every 2-3 years.
Mixed media material – sand etched cast glass with recycled”mineral water” glass, collaged copper, resin. Â 60mm. Â Given to delegates only.





