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Bertil Vallien
About the designer
Bertil Vallien is an artist who needs no further introduction for anyone who loves the beauty and mystery of glass .
During his 60-year career , Vallien has become renowned among glass lovers , primarily for his sand-cast sculptures , and especially his world-famous glass ships . Bertil Vallien has held acclaimed exhibitions all over the world . His work is represented in collections and at prestigious museums in Sweden and internationally . For Kosta Boda , Vallien is of priceless importance – primarily for his own glass art , but also as a source of inspiration for other artists and designers . In 2023 , Bertil Vallien and Kosta Boda celebrate 60 years of partnership .
Vallien began his path in arts and crafts as a ceramic artist at the University of Arts , Crafts & Design in Stockholm , graduating at the top of his class in 1961 . For half a century , he lived and worked with his wife , Ulrica Hydman Vallien , at the glassworks in Åfors , from where the couple ’ s glass art spread across the globe .
Perhaps Bertil Vallien could be considered a symbolist ? Certain themes appear regularly in his art , as metaphors for the human condition , emotions , and eternal truths .
Previous collections by Bertil
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