A CELEBRATION OF COLOR, LIGHT, AND PATTERN IN CONTEMPORARY GLASSMAKING
ARTEFACT Gallery is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of Berlin based design brand MOONARIJ.
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Moonarij fotografiert von Peter Langer
Moonarij fotografiert von Peter Langer
On view from November 15 - December 20, 2024, a curated selection of limited-edition glass vases and vessels celebrates contemporary design and heritage craft. Intertwining a kaleidoscope of colors in bold radiant hues, each piece embodies an intricate sense of joy through elegant patterns of transparency and reflection. Designed in Berlin and hand-blown at a local manufacturer in Dresden, Moonarij’s objects honor the glassblowing traditions of the region and the mastery of glassmaking.
For ist upcoming presentation, Moonarij will present Zigzag, its newest collection launched in September 2024, alongside previous collections, including Oona, Narij, and Oona Babies.
Moonarij’s collections imprint the art of contemporary craftsmanship onto the ancient perception and utility of vessels. An homage to the heritage and artistry of glass-making, exceptional mastery is employed through two distinct processes where two artisans intricately shape each vase into life. Pulled canes are meticulously cut and laid out into the zigzag design. Subsequently folded on a glass bulb, the cane is blown and shaped into a statement vase. By crafting small batches of handblown glass vases, each piece is one of a kind. Their finely crafted forms and patterns have a haptic presence, channeling the luminosity of glass and the skill of accomplished craftsmen. Experimentation with different techniques, such as overlapping and crossovers crucial to drifts and swirls, is imperative to Moonarij’s aesthetic language. The intuitively shaped objects possess a sophisticated and understated elegance in both pattern and form – each piece is signed and numbered.
ARTEFACT Gallery is honored to present Moonarij’s first solo show – reflecting its mission to engage in a continuous conversation of contemporary art, collectible design, and craftsmanship.
Celebrating the distinct voices of both emerging and established artists and designers, Artefact’s commitment to fostering a dynamic creative community is embodied by the rich variety of the gallery’s programming, alternating between exhibitions solely dedicated to art or design and those that seamlessly blend both disciplines.
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