SZKŁO
Szkło [Polish: glass, pronounced /shkwo/] are deconstructed functional glass sculptures.
Szkło are one of a kind glass sculptures, hand-blown and modelled in Amsterdam by Aleksandra Zawistowska and her team of skilled craftsmen. Szklo’s unique shapes are created by celebrating the organic character of glass which is highlighted in the glassblowing process, creating unique glassware.
Szkło merges years of craftsmanship with an admiration for the raw material. Szkło challenges the traditional glassblowing process, turning it into a sensorial experiment. By not relying on traditional moulds, these sculptures take coincidental, spontaneous forms - often challenging the notion of beauty.
The glassblowing process is as important as the final form of the design. The mission is to push the boundaries of functionality and materiality, turning the simple act of eating and drinking into an experience. Szkło celebrates uniqueness and diversity. Szkło is an invitation to limit our possessions and cherish the quality of individual objects.
Szkło pieces are designed for daily use as well as for special occasions. The glassware is available in a series composed of different types, including tumblers, footed and stem glasses, mugs, carafes, vases or bowls. Szkło can be incorporated as a functional part of your daily routine or simply as a decorative object for your home. Ranging from 500 grams to 8000 grams in weight, the designs focus on the various qualities of glass, such as its weight, transparency and temperature.
Szkło is a practice of slow and careful production that challenges the patterns of traditional, mass production. The process of creating Szkło begins with conceptual sketching, outlining the ambition for each piece. Once the production begins, the process is guided by an organic approach. The designs are shaped from bespoke moulds made in the workshops from available materials, such as stacked bricks, and chunks of wood or stones. Due to this organic process, the remains of these natural materials are often visible in the finished sculptures. The intention behind Szkło is to capture the process of glassblowing by visualising it for future customers.
Szkło is locally produced in the Netherlands, in the National Glass Museum in Leerdam. Szkło is a collective of three craftsmen guided by Aleksandra Zawistowska, including the main glassblower, an assistant and a cold worker. The production spans around five days.
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