Bertil Vallien

Visiting Professor Bertil Vallien from Sweden is one of the most talked about artists in the world of contemporary glass. His work has covered an extensive range of influences and themes, and his large scale sculptural pieces and installations have reached a level of maturity and sophistication that has brought him world wide critical acclaim.

Vallien's output has been both prolific and imaginative and has pushed the boundaries of sand-casting with glass to the limits. His sculptures act as visual metaphors for the universitality of life and form a physical bridge between the world of reality and dreams. The emphasis on dreams, symbols and myths as major influences for Vallien¿s creative imagination imbue his works with a sense of timelessness that makes the objects permanently relevant. His work continues to be exhibited extensively throughout the world, and he is in constant demand for master-classes and workshops.