Nicholas Savard

"Pastis" A Brass and Glass Square Framed Mirrors by Michele Ghiro

"Pastis" a brass and glass square framed mirror by Michele Ghiro.  France.  Circa 2000.

Born in Bari, Italy, in 1957 Michele Ghiro developed an interest in glass from a very young age. He moved to Milan in 1957, where he had a succession of jobs working in glass, developing his artistic abilities while experimenting with the medium’s material properties and expressive possibilities. In 1996 Michele started working for internationally renowned glass designer Giorgio Berlini, eventually taking over the company upon Berlini’s retiring. Michele continued the company’s traditions, looking for new processes and improving the existing ones. In 2004 Michele founded his own workshop, which he conceived as a “Glass Academy,” with the mission of preserving the historical traditions of the craft, manufacturing curved glassworks according to ancient techniques, blending manual crafting and design. Here, together with other artisans, including his son Domenico, he produced a number of masterworks, including large monumental pieces and international commissions, establishing the reputation of the Milanese workshop and garnering numerous exhibitions.

Designer : Ghiro Studio

39.75" h  x  39.75" w  x  1.5" d