SCANDINAVIAN GLASS
MARIANNE
Marianne Solberg, born in Norway 1969. Studied at Kosta Glass School, Sweden from 1989-91. Apprentice to master glassblowers Jan Erik Ritzman and Sven Åke Carlsson, Transjö Hytta, Sweden 1993-1995. Participated in masterclass with Lino Tagliapietra, Pratt Fine Art Center, Seattle, USA in 1995. Glassblower at Åfors Glass Factory, Kosta Boda, Sweden from 1991-1993, 1998-1999 and at IBEX Glass, David Levi, Seattle, USA from 1995-1998. Teaching Assistant at Haystack Mountain school of Crafts, USA in 1996 and 1998, at Pilchuck Glass School, Seattle, USA, and at Transjö Glashytta, Sweden in 1998. Received grants from Helge Ax:son Johnon`s Private Foundation in 1994 and Mary. B. Bishop and Francis S. Merritt`s Foundation 1996-1998.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is functional and decorative based on the rich Scandinavian design tradition.
My glass pieces are free blown, each and every one uniquely shaped by hand. I have a deep respect for the craft, the ancient process of glassblowing, the movement, and the feeling. My inspiration comes from nature – form, pattern, texture, transparency, color, and simplicity. These are all intriguing concepts that I continue to explore.
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