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Kjell Engman
About the designer
Kjell Engman ( born in 1946 ) is from a family of musicians , and he also has a background as a professional rock musician , mainly as a guitarist .
His musical legacy emerges in his glass art , not only through his familiar glass instruments but also in the musical , dancing feel and joie de vivre radiated by many of his objects and figures . Engman also works with music in the worlds he creates in his installations , for which he composes soundtracks that are part of the overall experience .
He was born in Stockholm and studied at the University of Arts , Crafts & Design and at the famous , trendsetting Pilchuck Glass School outside of Seattle , Washington in the Pacific Northwest . He has been active as a glass artist and designer at Kosta Boda since 1978 .
Kjell Engman ’ s glass art is characterized by bold colors , generous and playful shapes , and the constant presence of whimsy and humor . In addition to music and instruments , his glass art is populated by animals , nature , and symbols from daily life as well as from the conscious and subconscious . A life-affirming abundance of joy could be considered a theme throughout his versatile expressions as a glass artist .
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