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Architects and children tend to be fascinated by stairs. Bertil shares that lo... Architects and children tend to be fascinated by stairs. Bertil shares that love! For over four decades, he has created and explored glass sculptures in which stairs are the lifeblood, the bearing element of the glass. A cube, a little house, a... more

Bertil Vallien first introduced Brains in 1999, having considered the concept ... Bertil Vallien first introduced Brains in 1999, having considered the concept for well over a decade. His aim was to capture a sleeping yet breathing soul in the secretive state between dreaming and wakefulness. Long before this, he had heard of... more

The myth of ”wandering” air bubbles has always been present at the glassworks ... The myth of ”wandering” air bubbles has always been present at the glassworks of Kosta, Sweden. Bertil Vallien has given this some consideration when he made the transparent sculpture My Palace Home, with its enchanting ability to capture the play of... more

Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything ... Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything she creates. Inspired by Ulrica Hydman Vallien, who often portrayed the female body in her art, Åsa created We Love Apples as an homage to the late artist. Sven X: et Erixon,... more

In the hands of Bertil Vallien, the message through glass is both visible and ... In the hands of Bertil Vallien, the message through glass is both visible and hidden. With a love for nature - with his daily walks in the woods and along the water - he has learned a great deal about how the earth tells stories. When he casts stairs... more

Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything ... Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything she creates. Inspired by Ulrica Hydman Vallien, who often portrayed the female body in her art, Åsa created We Love Apples as an homage to the late artist. Sven X: et Erixon,... more

As a sculptor, Bertil Vallien has transformed Michelangelo’s marble block into... As a sculptor, Bertil Vallien has transformed Michelangelo’s marble block into a transparent glass cube. They have the same eye as artists: A hidden secret is sealed inside the glass and marble, which they have made their mission to find and reveal.... more

Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything ... Åsa Jungnelius is an artist with a compelling feminist approach to everything she creates. Inspired by Ulrica Hydman Vallien, who often portrayed the female body in her art, Åsa created We Love Apples as an homage to the late artist. Sven X: et Erixon,... more

The significance of ships and boats has always been present in Bertil Vallien’... The significance of ships and boats has always been present in Bertil Vallien’s life and work. Like an imaginary space, he has journeyed through the glass. He sails his boat, seeing men fishing and refugees fleeing for their lives. The similarity of... more

Gold has always had a prominent role in Kosta Boda glass art and utility glass... Gold has always had a prominent role in Kosta Boda glass art and utility glass, usually as a minor highlight or as a graphic detail. With My Palace Golden Head, Bertil Vallien has created a head fully covered in a noble shimmer of gold, like an antique... more